Living on Florida’s Space Coast
Your Military-Friendly Community Awaits You!
Welcome to Life on Florida’s Space Coast
Whether you’re active-duty, a veteran, or a military family member, Florida’s Space Coast offers more than sunshine and rocket launches — it’s a community that salutes your service and supports your future.
From vibrant neighborhoods and top-rated schools to career opportunities and coastal recreation, the Space Coast delivers the perfect blend of mission-ready support and everyday living.
Here, you’re not just stationed — you’re home.
Discover how our efforts are transforming lives in Space Coast.
Explore Helpful Resources
Whether you’re new to Florida’s Space Coast or already part of our community, we’ve organized essential information to help you navigate life, work, and play in the region. From relocation tools to career guidance and local perks, these resources are here to support military members, veterans, and their families.
Use the tabs below to dive into the details that matter most to you. Each section offers reliable, up-to-date info curated with your needs in mind — all in one easy-to-navigate place.
Education And Schools
From pre-k to doctorate degrees, Florida’s Space Coast is home to a wide array of award-winning educational options. The county’s public school system, Brevard Public Schools (BPS), is the 49th largest district in the United States and the 10th largest district in Florida. Of BPS’ 83 schools, 64 earned state Five Star awards for volunteerism and community engagement, 25 were deemed state Schools of Excellence, and six were named National Blue-Ribbon Schools (out of 12 in Florida). The Space Coast is also home to Florida Institute of Technology, a U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and The Princeton Review award-winning school, and Eastern Florida State College’s four campuses offering bachelor’s degrees, vocational certificates or training programs.
Health and Family Services
From one end of the county to the other, you will find exceptional health care, including Health First, the largest multi-specialty physician group on the Space Coast with over 9,000 associates. Health First also offers numerous outpatient and wellness services, including Health First Aging Services, three Health First Pro-Health & Fitness Centers, Home Care and Hospice of Health First.
Local Military
With generations of military presence and over 65,000 veterans living here, the local military is part of the Space Coast DNA. Local military members, no matter where they are in their time of service, will find a place for support, advocacy and comradery.
Military Discounts
Florida’s Space Coast is dedicated to making the military and their families feel at home. We salute our military, as do many local organizations and businesses. Explore some of the local military discounts available to you.