Palm Bay, FL
Population 125,273 · Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA. Moving to or from Palm Bay? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
125,273
Cost of living (RPP)
100.005
Annual avg temp
73°F
Typical home
$302,461
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $67,521 |
| Median age | 41.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $248,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,487/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.82 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.005 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 88.064, goods 96.24, services 111.731. Source: BEA, Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
73°F
January low
49°F
July high
91°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 55.6". Station: PALM BAY, FL US (3.5 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$302,461
ZHVI YoY
-4.0%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,866/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
Total employment (MSA)
236,890
Median wage (annual)
$46,290
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 28,820 | $39,710 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 24,880 | $28,940 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 22,200 | $33,940 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 16,730 | $79,650 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 15,660 | $73,620 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Port St. Lucie, FL 60 mi · 1h 16m Orlando, FL 68 mi · 1h 28m West Palm Beach, FL 100 mi · 2h 7m Lakeland, FL 107 mi · 2h 19m Pompano Beach, FL 135 mi · 2h 43m Tampa, FL 137 mi · 2h 55m Coral Springs, FL 140 mi · 2h 45m Fort Lauderdale, FL 144 mi · 2h 53m Davie, FL 151 mi · 3h 2m Hollywood, FL 153 mi · 2h 59m