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West Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It was created in 1959 to stop the area from being annexed into the City of Melbourne and to avoid the levying of an ad valorem tax.[6] The population was 9,824 at the 2000 census. In 1970, the city's population was approximately 3,050. As of 2008, the estimated population according to the U.S. Census Bureau was 15,328. Since 2000, the city has experienced the highest population growth percentage of any municipality in Brevard County. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

In 2005, the City of West Melbourne started charging property taxes for the first time in its existence (since 1959). Prior to 2005, the city survived on "fees only" for its $17 million budget.

Geography

West Melbourne is located at 28°4'40?N 80°39'55?W? / ?28.07778°N 80.66528°W? / 28.07778; -80.66528 (28.077895, -80.665326).

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.3 km² (7.8 mi²). 20.3 km² (7.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.26%) is water.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, there were 9,824 people, 4,497 households, and 2,693 families residing in the city. The population density was 485.0/km² (1,255.7/mi²). There were 4,874 housing units at an average density of 240.6/km² (623.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.68% White, 1.40% African American, 0.13% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.84% of the population.

There were 4,497 households out of which 19.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.63.

The population in the city was spread out with 15.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 31.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

Government

The City of West Melbourne utilizes a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council consists of the mayor and six council members. The City Management consists of a city manager and a twelve person executive management team.

In 2007, the city had a taxable real estate base of $1.32 billion.

City Council

* Hal Rose, Mayor (November 2007 - November 2010)
* John D’Amico, Deputy Mayor, Council Member (November 2007 - November 2009)
* Pat Bentley, Council Member (November 2008 - November 2010)
* Stephany Eley, Council member (November 2008 - November 2010)
* Mike Hazlett, Council Member (November 2007 - November 2009)
* Andrew Jones, Council Member (November 2007 - November 2009)
* William Mettrick, Council Member (November 2008 - November 2010)

City Hall

The West Melbourne City Hall is located at 2285 Minton Road.
Education

Schools are run by the Brevard County School Board. They include:
Elementary schools

* Meadowlane Elementary
* Roy Allen Elementary[15]

Middle schools

* Central Middle

Economy / Personal Income

The median income for a household in the city was $37,391, and the median income for a family was $46,486. Males had a median income of $38,693 versus $27,040 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,006. About 4.9% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Workforce

In 2007, the average size of West Melbourne's labor force was 5,074. Of that group, 4,783 were employed and 291 were unemployed, for an unemployment rate of 5.7%.

Housing

In 2008, 83 building permits were issued. This was down from 174 permits in 2007, which was up from 142 permits in 2006.

The median home price in 2007 was $226,000.