Melbourne is the economic hub of Florida Space Coast — a Brevard County city where aerospace engineering meets beachside living. Home to Harris Corporation, L3Harris, and supporting the Kennedy Space Center workforce, Melbourne offers a unique combination of high-tech employment, Atlantic Ocean beach access, and home prices that remain surprisingly affordable relative to both coastal and metro Florida markets.
Melbourne is the economic hub of Florida Space Coast — a Brevard County city where aerospace engineering meets beachside living. Home to Harris Corporation, L3Harris, and supporting the Kennedy Space Center workforce, Melbourne offers a unique combination of high-tech employment, Atlantic Ocean beach access, and home prices that remain surprisingly affordable relative to both coastal and metro Florida markets.
Melbourne anchors Florida's Space Coast — affordable waterfront, top employers (L3Harris, Northrop Grumman), and Cape Canaveral access. BKRS represents buyers across mainland and beachside markets.
Melbourne sits on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Brevard County, approximately 65 miles east of Orlando. The city is the professional and commercial center of Florida Space Coast, an aerospace and defense employment corridor that stretches from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral north of Titusville to Palm Bay south of Melbourne.
Melbourne is the economic hub of Florida Space Coast — a Brevard County city where aerospace engineering meets beachside living. Home to Harris Corporation, L3Harris, and supporting the Kennedy Space Center workforce, Melbourne offers a unique combination of high-tech employment, Atlantic Ocean beach access, and home prices that remain surprisingly affordable relative to both coastal and metro Florida markets.
Melbourne sits on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Brevard County, approximately 65 miles east of Orlando. The city is the professional and commercial center of Florida Space Coast, an aerospace and defense employment corridor that stretches from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral north of Titusville to Palm Bay south of Melbourne.
Median home prices in Melbourne are approximately $340,000-$380,000, with significant variation by area. Palm Bay, immediately south, offers the most affordable prices ($260,000-$340,000). Viera, a master-planned community northwest of Melbourne, commands premium pricing ($400,000-$700,000) for its schools and amenities. Beachside communities on the barrier island run $450,000-$1.5M for oceanfront and ocean-view properties.
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