Micco FL Micco Rd west01, 2011
Micco’s story
142 years in pictures
Census counts: 8,757 in 1990, 9,574 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1956 on.
- 1884Micco is settled
MiccoFL
A town of 8,896, settled in 1884.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Premiess · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
8,896
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$207K
−0.6% in a year
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
68.2
years
Jobs based here
1,208
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#339 of 634 in FL
Is Micco a good place to live?
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 93% of U.S. communities, with hurricanes at the top. Overall it grades C, 339th of 634 graded towns in Florida. It also does better than most on schools: its schools outperform 74% of the state's. Its lowest everyday mark is in incomes: the median household income is $46K, and 12% of residents live below the poverty line. A typical home there costs about $207K, 2.6 years of the Palm Bay metro’s $78K median household income. 61% of residents are 65 or older in Micco, above both Florida’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 70% of U.S. towns.
What makes Micco stand out
Where Micco beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Micco for work
Where Micco’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,208jobs based in Micco
6%of working residents work in town
35 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Micco grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Micco is from typical.
Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listD−Open →SchoolsB+Open →Jobs & incomeCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.8 of 20; 7.4% of households have no car; 1.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →HealthLess healthy than 60% of U.S. towns; Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital 1.6 miles awayC+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 89° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 68.2; 17% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Micco: who provides what
Micco is unincorporated, so Brevard County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBarefoot Bay water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBrevard CountyBrevard County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBrevard Supervisor of ElectionsBrevard County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP code3297632976 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Micco.
Micco is a second-home town, is healthier than towns with similar incomes and has homes that are cheap against local pay.
OutdoorsB+
3.8% of Micco is conserved land
6.5 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Micco’s trail density is 0.7 miles per square mile.
#169for trails in FL
| Micco | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.8% | 3% | 4.3% |
3.8%
conserved · 240 of 6,288 acres
6.5 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Micco Park | 0.5 mi | 9 |
| 2. St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park | — | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Hurricanes leads a very high hazard risk in Micco
Since 2017, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Micco.
93risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
5
paid flood claims since 2017
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B−
For cost of living, Micco earns a B−
At 2.6 years of the Palm Bay metro’s $78K median household income, the typical home (about $207K) costs less against local pay than in 93% of Florida towns; that ratio is one input to its B− for cost of living. The typical value, about $207K, is 16% below its November 2022 peak.
92% of households own their home in Micco. The typical Micco home is worth about $207,000, down 0.6% in a year, 45% below the Florida typical home. The median rent in Micco is $1,430 a month.
$207KZillow home value
| Micco | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 92% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,430 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Micco$207K
Florida$375K
−0.6%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Most of Micco’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Jobs based here grew from 359 in 2013 to 1,208.
Most working residents leave Micco for work: only 6% work in town. Jobs based in Micco grew to 1,208 in 2023, 849 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Melbourne (8%), Rockledge (7%) and Palm Bay (7%).
6%work in town
| Micco | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Micco6%
Melbourne8%
Rockledge7%
Palm Bay7%
Sebastian5%
35 mi
median commute distance
1,208
jobs based in Micco
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 30% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Micco has mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 53.3°, milder than in 99% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 89.3°. The Vero Beach 4se weather station, 16 miles away, records that about 56 days a year reach 90°: more than most of the country, but fewer than 96% of Florida places with climate records.
Micco has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
89°summer high
| Micco | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 53°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 89°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter55–73°
Spring64–80°
Summer74–89°
Fall69–83°
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
Micco stands out in Florida and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
Against the 4,290 U.S. towns with household incomes like Micco’s, it is healthier than 84%, so its C+ isn’t only a matter of income.
53% of Micco adults have high blood pressure. Micco beats the Florida average on 13 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 19% of Micco adults have diabetes.
40%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Micco | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 8.9% | 15% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 53% | 37% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 87% | 79% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Florida
13 better9 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Micco | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.2% | 8.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 18% | 9.1% |
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital
1.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
37th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 30 attractions →Urca de Lima and 15 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Micco. Close and well known come first.
28 mi Ancient siteUrca de Lima
28 mi MuseumNational Navy UDT-SEAL Museum
28 mi Zoo & aquariumBrevard Zoo
37 mi Stadium & arenaFirst Data Field
19 mi GardenMcKee Botanical Garden
21 mi MuseumAmerican Muscle Car Museum
28 mi MuseumNational Navy UDT-SEAL Museum28 mi Zoo & aquariumBrevard Zoo37 mi Stadium & arenaFirst Data Field19 mi GardenMcKee Botanical Garden21 mi MuseumAmerican Muscle Car MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brevard Zoo: Rusty Clark from merritt usland FLA, CC BY 2.0 · First Data Field: JoeCondon, Public domain · McKee Botanical Garden: Robert Lawton, CC BY 2.5 · American Muscle Car Museum: Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Micco
17pages on Micco
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Micco; the nearest are
Florida Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Melbourne16 mi$45,900 tuitionEastern Florida State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Melbourne23.8 mi$2,496 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Micco residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
About Micco
Census-designated place in Florida, United States
Micco is a census-designated place (CDP) in Brevard County, Florida. The population was 9,574 at the 2020 United States census, up from 9,052 at the 2010 United States census. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 9.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- Area code
- 772
Micco’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Micco.
RoselandGrant-ValkariaPalm BayMicco
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micco | #339 | C | B− | — | B+ | C+ |
| Roseland | — | — | B | — | A− | B |
| Grant-Valkaria | #201 | B− | C− | — | B+ | B+ |
| Palm Bay | #334 | C | C | C+ | B+ | C+ |
Roseland has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Micco, Roseland and Grant-Valkaria report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Micco with a neighbor →
Questions about Micco
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Micco, FL a good place to live?
Micco grades C overall, better than 32% of U.S. towns and #339 of 634 in Florida. It grades C+ for health and B+ for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Micco, FL expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.