How many renters in Melbourne, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.1% (±4.0 points) of renting households in Melbourne, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.1% (±4.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.3% (±3.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.5% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Melbourne
| Share of income spent on rent | Melbourne | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±1.9 points) | 9.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±3.0 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.6% (±2.3 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±2.9 points) | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.8% (±1.3 points) | 8.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.3% (±3.8 points) | 47.2% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Melbourne against Brevard County, its state and the nation
| Melbourne | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.1% (±4.0 points) | 55.8% (±2.3 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.3% (±3.8 points) | 47.2% (±2.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.5% (±2.6 points) | 33.3% (±1.3 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,050 (±$4,113) | $52,625 (±$1,865) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,525 (±$51) | $1,556 (±$27) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Melbourne, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brevard County (55.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Brevard County, Melbourne ranks 17 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 489 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Melbourne
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | — | 56.1% (±4.0 points) | — |
| Melbourne Village | 1.6 mi | 64.5% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| June Park | 3.1 mi | 65.9% (±38.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Melbourne | 4.2 mi | 45.8% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 5.0 mi | 62.5% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Shores | 5.6 mi | 24.6% (±53.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indialantic | 6.0 mi | 76.1% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Satellite Beach | 6.1 mi | 45.3% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melbourne Beach | 7.0 mi | 73.7% (±50.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Brevard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Cocoa | 61.5% (±10.6 points) |
| 12 | Tropical Park | 59.7% (±19.6 points) |
| 13 | Palm Bay | 59.5% (±5.8 points) |
| 14 | Titusville | 59.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 15 | Patrick AFB | 58.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 16 | Cocoa Beach | 56.2% (±12.5 points) |
| 17 | Melbourne | 56.1% (±4.0 points) |
| 18 | Rockledge | 55.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 19 | Merritt Island | 53.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 20 | Mims | 52.3% (±22.4 points) |
| 21 | Sharpes | 48.5% (±29.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Viera East | 45.8% (±20.7 points) |
| 22 (tie) | West Melbourne | 45.8% (±10.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Brevard County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Melbourne
Are renters in Melbourne rent-burdened?
56.1% of renting households in Melbourne pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Melbourne spend on rent?
The median renting household in Melbourne, FL spends 34.5% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melbourne city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melbourne city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melbourne city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Melbourne city, Florida (place:43975, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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