Brevard County

FL · Pop. 99,413 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Brevard County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 99,413.

$/Acre: $13,341

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 310 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 172.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax2%

Combined Sales Tax8%

Cost of Living Index110

Median Household Income$84,205

Poverty Rate8.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,341

Median Home Price$788K

Acres for Sale3881

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season310 days

Annual Rainfall64 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low50°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,486 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)103 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K460

Property Crime /100K333

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak