Why Florida's Space Coast
One of America's fastest-growing metros — fueled by aerospace, defense, and high-tech manufacturing.
Market Rankings
#1
Jump in Ranking — Milken Institute Best Performing Cities
#3
Best Place to Live in Florida — U.S. News 2023
#7
Best Job Growth in U.S. — Milken Institute
Top 20
Fastest Growing Metro — Moody's Analytics
Top 10
Best Cities for STEM Jobs
Sub-4%
Industrial Vacancy Rate
Aerospace, Defense &
High-Tech Manufacturing
Brevard County benefits from significant investment by both public and private aerospace, defense, and high-tech manufacturing companies. The region is home to some of the most consequential organizations driving the future of space exploration, national defense, and advanced technology.
Patrick Space Force Base, Kennedy Space Center, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station anchor a defense and aerospace ecosystem that continues to attract billions in investment and thousands of high-paying jobs.
Major Employers
Demographic Tailwinds
Population Growth
Brevard County is outpacing the U.S. average in population growth, driven by strong domestic migration from higher-cost metros.
Low Unemployment
Unemployment consistently below the national average, supported by a diversified economic base anchored in aerospace and defense.
Competitive Wages
Attractive cost of living and wage competitiveness compared to national metros, drawing employers and skilled workers alike.
Educated Workforce
A skilled, educated workforce supported by institutions including Eastern Florida State College and Florida Institute of Technology.