How many renters in West Melbourne, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.8% (±10.4 points) of renting households in West Melbourne, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.8% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.9% (±9.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Melbourne
| Share of income spent on rent | West Melbourne | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.8% (±4.7 points) | 9.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.9% (±4.6 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.7% (±7.2 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±5.3 points) | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±4.7 points) | 8.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.9% (±9.3 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.
West Melbourne against Brevard County, its state and the nation
| West Melbourne | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.8% (±10.4 points) | 55.8% (±2.3 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.9% (±9.3 points) | 47.2% (±2.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±4.2 points) | 33.3% (±1.3 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,104 (±$11,944) | $52,625 (±$1,865) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,845 (±$116) | $1,556 (±$27) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Melbourne, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brevard County (55.8%).
It is also lower than in Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Brevard County, West Melbourne ranks 23 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 672 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 West Melbourne
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Melbourne | — | 45.8% (±10.4 points) | — |
| June Park | 2.3 mi | 65.9% (±38.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melbourne Village | 2.6 mi | 64.5% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melbourne | 4.2 mi | 56.1% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indialantic | 6.0 mi | 76.1% (±20.5 points) | Higher |
| Melbourne Beach | 6.1 mi | 73.7% (±50.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Malabar | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Bay | 6.6 mi | 59.5% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 8.2 mi | 62.5% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Indialantic, FL (76.1%), Palm Bay, FL (59.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 24 | Satellite Beach | 45.3% (±17.4 points) |
| 25 | Port St. John | 43.8% (±18.0 points) |
| 26 | Cape Canaveral | 43.4% (±10.7 points) |
| 27 | Viera West | 41.7% (±13.4 points) |
| 28 | Palm Shores | 24.6% (±53.4 points) |
| 29 | Malabar | 0.0% (±141.4 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 West Melbourne
Are renters in West Melbourne rent-burdened?
45.8% of renting households in West 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 West Melbourne spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Melbourne, FL spends 28.0% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Melbourne city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Melbourne city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West 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 West Melbourne city, Florida (place:76500, in state:12).
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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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