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Palm Bay, Florida · ZIP 32909

Palm Bay — ZIP 32909

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Palm Bay (32909) scores 74/100 — Good for Palm Bay. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $319K.

74OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency51%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100
Typical home value$319K
Median rent$2,007/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$319K

Median Rent

$2,007/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,730

Violent Crime

1,527

Property Crime

5,203

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Brevard County, Florida (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOLKG–121,917
67%
59%
ODYSSEY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMYKG–05462
58%
60%
ROYAL PALM CHARTER SCHOOLKG–08339
58%
52%
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06907
54%
55%
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08997
41%
40%
JOHN F. TURNER SENIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06600
41%
42%
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06576
40%
46%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

39,611

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

83%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 32909 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 32909 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 32909 is approximately $319K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 32909 in Palm Bay has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.