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16 of 16 communities · A to Z, drive times to Blue Origin
Beachside
Cape Canaveral
Launches and cruise ships
Home to Port Canaveral, one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, with launch views, port jobs, and the new Brevard Zoo aquarium coming to the port.
Smaller beach town feel with condos, townhomes, and some single-family streets
Watch cruise ships come and go from Port Canaveral
Jetty Park, the pier, and the coming Brevard Zoo aquarium nearby
CondoTownhomeSingle FamilyWaterfront
Typical prices
$300K to $1.2M
To Blue
~21 min · 12 mi
Central Brevard
Cocoa
Village charm, room to roam
Historic Cocoa Village on the river, plus larger lots and rural acreage to the west for those who want space.
Cocoa Village has brick streets, shops, the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse, and riverfront parks
West of I-95 opens up to larger lots, acreage, and horse property
Close to SR 528 for a quick drive to Orlando or Port Canaveral
Single FamilyAcreageEquestrianWaterfront
Typical prices
$250K to $800K
To Blue
~23 min · 13 mi
Beachside
Cocoa Beach
Classic surf town
Surf culture, the pier, and oceanfront condos five minutes from Patrick SFB. See the condo and short-term rental guide.
Mostly condos along the ocean and A1A, with canal homes on the river side
Walkable to the pier, Ron Jon, and the downtown strip
Rental rules vary by building and zoning, see the condo guide
Homes and condos walkable to the sand, a five-minute bridge to downtown Melbourne, and luxury gated islands like Lansing Island.
Small-town main street with cafes near the beach
Short drive over the causeway to downtown Melbourne
Older beach cottages, updated homes, and gated Lansing Island nearby
Single FamilyCondoWaterfront
Typical prices
$500K to $5M+
To Blue
~61 min · 40 mi
Luxury Enclaves
Lansing & Tortoise Island
Private island estates
Gated luxury island communities with deep-water docks, estate homes, and privacy. Lansing Island in Indian Harbour Beach and Tortoise Island in Satellite Beach.
Gated entries and private roads
Deep-water docks with river access
Custom estate homes on large lots
WaterfrontSingle Family
Typical prices
$1.5M to $8M+
To Blue
~53 min · 34 mi
South Central
Melbourne
Walkable and lively
Historic downtown, riverfront parks, the airport, and the heart of the L3Harris and Northrop campus area.
Downtown Melbourne has restaurants, live music, and the historic district on New Haven Avenue
Eau Gallie Arts District offers murals, galleries, and riverfront parks
Neighborhoods range from 1950s ranches to riverfront estates
Melbourne Orlando International Airport sits in the middle of town
Single FamilyCondoWaterfront
Typical prices
$300K to $900K
To Blue
~61 min · 40 mi
Beachside
Melbourne Beach
Quiet and natural
Quieter barrier-island living with homes and condos, river-to-sea lots, and sea turtle nesting beaches to the south.
Lower-density stretch of the island with natural dunes
Sebastian Inlet and the Archie Carr refuge to the south
River-to-ocean lots and quiet streets
Single FamilyCondoWaterfront
Typical prices
$550K to $3M+
To Blue
~64 min · 42 mi
Central Islands
Merritt Island
Boat-first island life
Canals, docks, and boat lifts between two rivers, minutes from the Cape, KSC, and the Canaveral Lock.
Deep canals on the south end with direct boating access
Mature trees and older ranch homes on large lots in the north
Between the Indian and Banana Rivers, minutes from the beach and the Cape
WaterfrontSingle Family
Typical prices
$350K to $2M+
To Blue
~25 min · 15 mi
North Brevard
Mims
Country living
Quiet, rural, and wide open. Acreage, barns, and equestrian properties with easy access to I-95 and KSC.
Wide-open lots, pastures, barns, and room for animals
Many properties use well and septic
Few HOAs, so check county zoning for livestock and outbuildings
AcreageEquestrianSingle Family
Typical prices
$300K to $1M+
To Blue
~30 min · 18 mi
South Brevard
Palm Bay
Room to grow
A favorite for first-time buyers: plenty of new construction, attainable prices, and many non-HOA neighborhoods with bigger lots, plus a little extra land without going fully rural.
Many non-HOA streets with quarter-acre and larger lots, room for a boat or RV
Steady supply of new construction from several builders
Southwest Palm Bay is still growing, so check road and utility plans
Some areas use well and septic, so ask before you buy
New ConstructionSingle Family
Typical prices
$280K to $550K
To Blue
~67 min · 44 mi
Central Brevard
Rockledge
Old Florida charm
One of Brevard's oldest towns, with shady riverfront drives, historic homes, and newer neighborhoods next to Viera.
Historic Rockledge Drive runs along the Indian River under old oaks
Mix of 1920s to 1960s homes near the river and newer builds to the west
Close to Viera shopping without Viera fees
Central spot for commutes north to KSC or south to Melbourne
Single FamilyWaterfrontNew Construction
Typical prices
$300K to $900K
To Blue
~31 min · 19 mi
Beachside
Satellite Beach
Beach town with great schools
A tight-knit beach town with top-rated schools, homes and condos, and a strong military family community.
Quiet residential streets with mature palms and tidy yards
Highly rated beachside schools
Close to Patrick SFB, popular with military families
Canal homes and Tortoise Island on the river side
Single FamilyWaterfrontCondo
Typical prices
$500K to $1.5M+
To Blue
~50 min · 32 mi
Central Brevard
Suntree
Mature, golf-course classic
Established neighborhoods under mature oaks, the Suntree Country Club golf courses, and quick access to I-95 and the Pineda Causeway to the beach. Many areas have no CDD fee.
More established landscaping, with tall oaks, mature hedges, and shaded streets
Built mostly from the 1980s to 2000s, so lots and floor plans tend to be roomier
Suntree Country Club golf, tennis, and social membership options
Quick hop to I-95, Wickham Road shopping, and the Pineda Causeway to the beach
Single FamilyTownhomeCondo
Typical prices
$350K to $1M+
To Blue
~43 min · 27 mi
North Brevard
Titusville
Launch-town classic
Front-row seats to Kennedy Space Center launches, river views, and acreage and horse properties on the edges of town.
Launch views across the river from many neighborhoods
Gateway to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore
Older riverfront homes plus acreage on the west side
Shortest commute to KSC from the mainland
Single FamilyWaterfrontCondoAcreageEquestrian
Typical prices
$250K to $750K
To Blue
~23 min · 13 mi
Central Brevard
Viera
Polished and planned
Master-planned, newer homes, A-rated schools, parks on every corner and golf carts in the driveway.
Newer homes with young, uniform landscaping and planned sidewalks
Village layout with parks, ponds, and trails throughout
The Avenue Viera for shopping, dining, and events
Most neighborhoods have an HOA and many carry CDD fees, so ask about both
New ConstructionSingle FamilyTownhome
Typical prices
$400K to $1M+
To Blue
~40 min · 25 mi
South Central
West Melbourne
Convenient and newer
Newer subdivisions, easy I-95 access, big-box convenience, and steady value for growing households.
Mostly 1990s to new-build subdivisions with tidy, newer landscaping
Lots of shopping along Palm Bay Road and Minton Road
Easy I-95 access for commutes
A good middle ground on price between Viera and Palm Bay
New ConstructionSingle FamilyTownhome
Typical prices
$330K to $700K
To Blue
~61 min · 40 mi
Prices and drive times are rough estimates for orientation only and change with the market and traffic.