Neighborhoods
Cocoa Beach
Beach Community$1,800 to $2,600/mo
Directly adjacent to the base with beach access; surf culture, restaurants, and Ron Jon Surf Shop.
Satellite Beach and Indian Harbour Beach
Beach Suburban$1,700 to $2,400/mo
Quieter beach communities south of Cocoa Beach with excellent schools and family-friendly character.
Melbourne
Suburban$1,500 to $2,100/mo
Larger city south of the base with more amenities, good schools, and lower rents than beachfront.
Viera
Planned Community$1,900 to $2,700/mo
Master-planned community inland with top-rated schools, shopping, and newer construction homes.
Schools
Brevard County Public Schools
Grades K-12
Large district with strong science and STEM programs befitting the aerospace community of the Space Coast.
Edgewood Junior and Senior High School
Grades 7-12
Highly regarded magnet program in Merritt Island popular with academically motivated students.
Satellite High School
Grades 9-12
Strong high school in Satellite Beach with excellent academics and athletics.
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
On-base housing is in high demand. Apply early and consider the waitlist for beachside units.
Off-Post Rental Market
Space Coast housing is reasonably priced for Florida. BAH covers most options in Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, and Melbourne.
Commute
Patrick SFB is in Cocoa Beach with most nearby communities within 10 to 25 minutes. Melbourne and Viera commuters face 20 to 35 minutes on US-1 or I-95.
Installation Highlights
- Front-row access to rocket launches from Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center
- Beach lifestyle with Atlantic Ocean access directly adjacent to the base
- No state income tax in Florida provides financial benefit
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is world-class and offers military discounts
- Warm climate year-round with outdoor recreation opportunities every month