With a total area of 1,557 square miles (4,032 sq. kms.), Brevard County in the East Central Florida region has a length that stretches over 70 miles and an average width of only around 15. This makes the coast or the beach never too far away from even the most inland homes, and this fact is only one of the many reasons why real estate in Brevard County has always been highly sought-after.
Inasmuch as its boundaries stretch over a significantly long area, you’ll find that the landscape and weather patterns vary a bit as you go from northern Brevard County to the south. The northern area can feel perceptively cooler in the winter months, for example, and you’ll find more royal palms in the southern region.
[spatialmatch_map id=4 width=100% height=900]Located around an hour or so east of Orlando, Brevard combines features of the quintessential laidback Florida beach lifestyle with a progressive, forward-thinking viewpoint that has been fostered by the defining presence of the Kennedy Space Center, as well as a growing number of high tech firms. Thus, real estate in Brevard County appeals to a wide demographic. The population today is a well-balanced mix of seniors, young professionals, and families with school-age children.
Reflecting the diversity of its residents, real estate in Brevard County varies from beachfront cottages and waterfront custom homes to luxury golf homes and condominiums. The prices are also wide ranging – you can still buy a home here for less than $100,000 or have one custom-made.