Identity
Titusville's economy and identity are tied to the space programme and to the wildlife refuge on the other side of the river. It is one of the closest residential cities to the launch pads, and the riverfront is built around that view.
Brevard County
Titusville
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A Space Coast city on the Indian River directly across from Kennedy Space Center, with launch views and a large conservation shoreline.
Location and access
North Brevard County on the Indian River, at I-95 and SR-405/SR-50.
Everyday life
Here is what I'd tell you about daily life: riverfront parks, launch viewing and access to the refuge; everyday retail along US-1.
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
- Space View Park on the river.
Housing
- Mid-century homes across established neighbourhoods.
- Riverfront properties along US-1.
- Newer subdivisions west of I-95.
New construction
Something worth watching: growing with the space-sector workforce, mostly on the western side of the city.
Getting around
For getting around, here is what you should know: car-based; I-95 and SR-528 connect to Orlando and the rest of the coast.
The area
A lagoon-front town facing the rocket gantries across the water.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
Life here has a rhythm shaped by the launch schedule at Kennedy Space Center, visible directly across the Indian River: you check launch windows the way you'd check the weather, and Space View Park fills up before a scheduled liftoff. Outside of launches, days run on riverfront walks, refuge visits and errands along US-1.
Routines that fit
- Following the space program closely, including watching launches from home or a nearby park.
- Working in aerospace, engineering or the contractor base tied to Kennedy Space Center.
- Birdwatching or nature walks as a regular pastime.
- Accepting periodic road closures and crowding on launch days as a trade-off for the view.
Outdoors and leisure
- Space View Park, the closest public launch-viewing spot on the river.
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, directly across the river.
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, for tours outside of launch windows.
- Riverfront parks and boat ramps along the Indian River.
Eating and shopping
Everyday dining is spread along US-1, with a modest, local mix rather than a concentrated strip; the historic downtown blocks near the river add a few smaller, independent spots.
Groceries, pharmacies and clinics run along US-1, with hospitals and larger retail a short drive south toward Merritt Island or Melbourne.
Seasons
Hurricane season runs June through November, and riverfront properties face flood and wind exposure that I budget for through insurance rather than treat as optional. Launch days bring their own short, predictable spikes in visitors and road traffic near the riverfront, separate from the broader seasonal visitor pattern along the coast.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
Dixie Crossroads
Modern seafood spot with a Southern-inspired menu, plus a pond on its grounds for fish feedings.
1475 Garden St, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
4.5 · 11363 reviews$$
WebsitePier 220 Seafood and Grill
This scenic, laid-back bistro on a historic pier focuses on seafood & has indoor & outdoor tables.
2 A. Max Brewer Memorial Pkwy, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
4.5 · 4508 reviews$$
WebsiteVine & Olive
Italian restaurant
3350 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780, USA
4.5 · 1354 reviews$$
WebsiteOrleans Bistro and Bar
Cajun-Creole dishes, brews & cocktails are the draw at this laid-back bar with live music & a patio.
2204 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780, USA
4.4 · 2625 reviews$$
WebsiteIndian Sizzler
Indian restaurant
3520 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780, USA
4.8 · 1348 reviews$
WebsiteDowntown Diner
Diner
605 S Hopkins Ave, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
4.6 · 1259 reviews$
Royal Sushi Grill & Thai
Japanese restaurant
2510 S Washington Ave Ste 160, Titusville, FL 32780, USA
4.6 · 482 reviews$
WebsiteVenpaca Cafe
Latin American restaurant
2520 S Washington Ave Unit 100, Titusville, FL 32780, USA
4.5 · 469 reviews$
WebsiteVillage Inn
Family-friendly chain serving homestyle American classics such as chicken-fried steak & pot pie.
2925 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780, USA
4.4 · 3125 reviews$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Space View Park
Park
10 Broad St, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
Sand Point Park
30 acres of riverfront terrain with an exercise trail, an astronaut memorial monument & picnicking.
101 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
WebsiteChain of Lakes Park
Lakefront area with 5 softball diamonds, 2 soccer fields & 3 mi. of trails, plus picnic pavilions.
2300 Truman Scarborough Way, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
WebsiteMarina Park
Recreation area on the Indian River with a boat ramp, a softball field, a playground & a dog park.
501 Marina Rd, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Healthy Evolution Fitness-Titusville
Gym
2825 Garden St #5, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
4.9 · 981 reviews
WebsiteTitusville Playhouse, Inc.
Performing arts theater
301 Julia St, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
4.8 · 961 reviews
WebsiteAmerican Space Museum
Exhibits, tours & events highlight the history of the U.S. space program plus an astronaut memorial.
308 Pine St, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
4.8 · 297 reviews
WebsiteEssential Health & Healing Hands
Massage service
11 Main St #6, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
4.8 · 168 reviews
WebsiteBK Adventure Florida - Bioluminescence Tours
Tour agency
485 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
4.7 · 2256 reviews
WebsiteWestland Boatyard & Marina
Marina
419 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
4.7 · 142 reviews
WebsiteSkydive Space Center
Sports activity location
476 N Williams Ave, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
4.6 · 1604 reviews
WebsiteEpic Theatres
First-run movies are screened in a modern facility with stadium seating, a concession stand & bar.
2505 S Hopkins Ave, Titusville, FL 32780, USA
4.5 · 1843 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Brevard County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$369,775
median asking price (USD)
−2.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $359,350 in September 2021 to $369,775 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $359,350 in September 2021 and high of $417,000 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $359,350 |
| November 2021 | $369,900 |
| January 2022 | $369,250 |
| March 2022 | $373,126 |
| May 2022 | $402,470 |
| July 2022 | $399,900 |
| September 2022 | $380,000 |
| November 2022 | $376,400 |
| January 2023 | $375,000 |
| March 2023 | $376,500 |
| May 2023 | $382,815 |
| July 2023 | $389,000 |
| September 2023 | $390,000 |
| November 2023 | $386,250 |
| January 2024 | $387,950 |
| March 2024 | $388,283 |
| May 2024 | $397,000 |
| July 2024 | $396,510 |
| September 2024 | $390,000 |
| November 2024 | $389,000 |
| January 2025 | $385,000 |
| March 2025 | $385,000 |
| May 2025 | $389,000 |
| July 2025 | $381,313 |
| September 2025 | $379,000 |
| November 2025 | $374,700 |
| January 2026 | $374,200 |
| March 2026 | $377,450 |
| May 2026 | $375,000 |
| July 2026 | $375,000 |
| September 2026 | $369,775 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Brevard County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$222
USD per square foot
−2.6% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $205 in September 2021 to $222 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $205 in September 2021 and high of $238 in September 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $205 |
| November 2021 | $210 |
| January 2022 | $212 |
| March 2022 | $221 |
| May 2022 | $233 |
| July 2022 | $233 |
| September 2022 | $230 |
| November 2022 | $224 |
| January 2023 | $222 |
| March 2023 | $223 |
| May 2023 | $228 |
| July 2023 | $231 |
| September 2023 | $238 |
| November 2023 | $234 |
| January 2024 | $235 |
| March 2024 | $234 |
| May 2024 | $238 |
| July 2024 | $237 |
| September 2024 | $233 |
| November 2024 | $233 |
| January 2025 | $235 |
| March 2025 | $237 |
| May 2025 | $235 |
| July 2025 | $231 |
| September 2025 | $228 |
| November 2025 | $225 |
| January 2026 | $225 |
| March 2026 | $226 |
| May 2026 | $223 |
| July 2026 | $222 |
| September 2026 | $222 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Brevard County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
3,554
active listings
−14.9% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 1,293 in September 2021 to 3,554 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 765 in March 2022 and high of 4,561 in April 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,293 |
| November 2021 | 1,179 |
| January 2022 | 904 |
| March 2022 | 765 |
| May 2022 | 1,064 |
| July 2022 | 1,759 |
| September 2022 | 2,042 |
| November 2022 | 2,380 |
| January 2023 | 2,364 |
| March 2023 | 2,146 |
| May 2023 | 2,050 |
| July 2023 | 2,138 |
| September 2023 | 2,516 |
| November 2023 | 3,066 |
| January 2024 | 3,195 |
| March 2024 | 3,409 |
| May 2024 | 3,647 |
| July 2024 | 3,809 |
| September 2024 | 3,934 |
| November 2024 | 4,063 |
| January 2025 | 4,057 |
| March 2025 | 4,431 |
| May 2025 | 4,538 |
| July 2025 | 4,462 |
| September 2025 | 4,175 |
| November 2025 | 4,044 |
| January 2026 | 3,876 |
| March 2026 | 3,902 |
| May 2026 | 3,749 |
| July 2026 | 3,625 |
| September 2026 | 3,554 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Brevard County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
1,056
new listings in the month
−5.7% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 1,322 in September 2021 to 1,056 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 896 in December 2022 and high of 1,574 in April 2024. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,322 |
| November 2021 | 1,292 |
| January 2022 | 1,076 |
| March 2022 | 1,382 |
| May 2022 | 1,550 |
| July 2022 | 1,500 |
| September 2022 | 1,292 |
| November 2022 | 936 |
| January 2023 | 1,172 |
| March 2023 | 1,292 |
| May 2023 | 1,352 |
| July 2023 | 1,152 |
| September 2023 | 1,252 |
| November 2023 | 1,086 |
| January 2024 | 1,236 |
| March 2024 | 1,504 |
| May 2024 | 1,488 |
| July 2024 | 1,278 |
| September 2024 | 1,186 |
| November 2024 | 1,172 |
| January 2025 | 1,472 |
| March 2025 | 1,536 |
| May 2025 | 1,280 |
| July 2025 | 1,188 |
| September 2025 | 1,120 |
| November 2025 | 1,104 |
| January 2026 | 1,396 |
| March 2026 | 1,256 |
| May 2026 | 1,264 |
| July 2026 | 1,132 |
| September 2026 | 1,056 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Brevard County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
68
days on market
−9.3% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 40 in September 2021 to 68 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 29 in May 2022 and high of 78 in December 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 40 |
| November 2021 | 52 |
| January 2022 | 66 |
| March 2022 | 33 |
| May 2022 | 29 |
| July 2022 | 32 |
| September 2022 | 45 |
| November 2022 | 53 |
| January 2023 | 60 |
| March 2023 | 52 |
| May 2023 | 47 |
| July 2023 | 52 |
| September 2023 | 47 |
| November 2023 | 53 |
| January 2024 | 66 |
| March 2024 | 54 |
| May 2024 | 52 |
| July 2024 | 61 |
| September 2024 | 66 |
| November 2024 | 71 |
| January 2025 | 73 |
| March 2025 | 59 |
| May 2025 | 65 |
| July 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 68 |
| September 2026 | 68 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Brevard County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- Launch days bring road closures and crowds.
- Older housing stock needs system-by-system review.
- Riverfront properties carry flood and wind considerations.
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