Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne is a city of 86,576 people in Brevard County, Florida, founded in 1867.
Why visit Melbourne
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 48 parks and trails, 234 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Florida Institute of Technology, Premiere Theaters Oaks 10, American Muscle Car Museum and Florida Power and Light Company Ice Plant.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 50°F.
Weather in Melbourne
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Melbourne
Melbourne (MEL-burn) is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is located 72 miles (116 km) southeast of Orlando along Florida's Space Coast, so named because of the region's proximity to Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center. The city had an estimated population of 87,561 as of July 1, 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Melbourne is a principal city of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville metropolitan statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Melbourne, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Florida Institute of Technology
School · 3.9 mi
Private research university in Melbourne, Florida
Eau Gallie Causeway
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Melbourne Causeway
Bridge · 4.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks30
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American Muscle Car Museum
Museum · 1.4 mi
Non-profit museum in Melbourne, Florida
3500 Sarno Road, Melbourne
"not open to the public"
Florida Power and Light Company Ice Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in Florida, United States of America
Green Gables
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House in Melbourne, Florida
James Wadsworth Rossetter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Florida, United States
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Church building in Florida, United States of America
William H. Gleason House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Liberty Bell Memorial Museum
Museum · 3.6 mi
Museum in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne Beach Pier
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts
Museum · 3.9 mi
Textile museum in Melbourne, Florida
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds48
Erna Nixon Park
Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi
Social distancing required.
1200 Evans Road, Melbourne
Rossetter Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Florida, United States of America
Wickham Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
36 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes234
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
3001 West Eaugallie Boulevard, Melbourne
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-24:00
BJ's
Diner · American · 2.3 mi
1700 West New Haven Avenue, Melbourne
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Ben & Jerry's
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.8 mi
1800 West Hibiscus Boulevard, Melbourne
Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
Chuck E. Cheese
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.4 mi
2250 Coastal Lane, West Melbourne
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Ciao Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 2.4 mi
1400 North Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne
Mo-Th 15:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 15:30-21:30
Crystal Buffet Hibachi & Grill
Restaurant · Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Sushi · 2.2 mi
3160 New Haven Avenue
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Mo, We-Th 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Delicias Conchita
Restaurant · Mexican, Ice Cream · 2.4 mi
2447 North Wickham Road, Melbourne
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; We off; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
FM PIZZA OVEN
Restaurant · Pizza, Chicken, Salad · 2.6 mi
1437 Highland Avenue, Melbourne
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Flames Mediterranean Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.4 mi
1270 North Wickham Road, Melbourne
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su-Th 11:00-21:00
222 more on the map.
Where to stay19
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Melbourne Palm Bay/Viera
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
4355 West New Haven Avenue, Melbourne
Churches and places of worship75
Community Chapel of Melbourne Beach
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Ascension Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.3 mi
2950 North Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne
Kol Mashiach Messianic Synagogue
Church · Messianic Jewish · 2.7 mi
1621 Lake Washington Road, Melbourne
Northside Presbyterian Church In America
Church · Presbyterian · 2.8 mi
1400 Lake Washington Road, Melbourne
First Christian Church and Riviera United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 3.4 mi
2010 S. Babcock St, Melbourne
Shopping55
Gas and EV charging45
Schools, colleges and libraries72
Healthcare17
Map of Melbourne
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 50°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 53°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 56°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 61°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 73°F | 8.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 68°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 60°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 74°F | 54°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Melbourne Wfo (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Brevard County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Palm Bay 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Merritt Island 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Cocoa Beach 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Cocoa 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Cape Canaveral 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Florida Ridge 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Bithlo 42 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Alafaya 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Meadow Woods 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Orlando 47 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Historic Downtown Melbourne, MicheleHaro, CC BY 3.0
- American Muscle Car Museum (Melbourne, Florida) P001 crop, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 4.0
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