West Melbourne, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | West Melbourne | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,525 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2028.4 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.93% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.9 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,911 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in West Melbourne grew by 55.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 23,301 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
West Melbourne has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | West Melbourne | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,430 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.93% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Melbourne is about 17% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | West Melbourne | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $353,955 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,730 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.1% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in West Melbourne is about 17.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,730 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Melbourne spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Melbourne | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.6 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,372 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,475 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,830 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Melbourne is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
West Melbourne has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | West Melbourne | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
West Melbourne has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | West Melbourne | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Melbourne, Florida.
What is the population of West Melbourne, Florida?
The population of West Melbourne, Florida is 22,525, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of West Melbourne, Florida?
The population density of West Melbourne, Florida is 2028.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in West Melbourne, Florida?
The median household income in West Melbourne, Florida is $84,430, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in West Melbourne, Florida?
The median home price in West Melbourne, Florida is $353,955, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in West Melbourne, Florida?
The unemployment rate in West Melbourne, Florida is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.