Mims, Florida
Brevard County Real Estate - Mims
Mims
Mims is a good place for those looking to buy a lot of land for a reasonable price, a lot of bang for your buck so to speak. With its wide open spaces and wooded trails, it is a particularly ideal place if you want to keep horses. Salt Lake Wildlife Management Area has many miles for riding, and the North Brevard Horseman’s Club would be a great place to meet other people with a shared interest of equestrian activities.
Mims is a semi-rural community in north Brevard County, with a population of approximately 7,000 people. It is 22.4 square miles, 5.3 of which are water. Themedian income in 2012 was $35,216, and 15% of the population lived under the poverty line. Compared to rest of country Mim’s cost of livingis 9.8% less.
A few sources of employment in Mims include The Kennedy Space Center, Parrish Medical Center, and Brevard Community College. Mims is the closest city in Brevard County to Orlando. It therefore would be a good place for those who want to work in Orlando, but have a lower cost of living.
Mims is not for those who enjoy a busy or fast paced life style. It does not have many shopping or restaurant options. It has a Dollar Store, a Walgreens, and a gas station but not a lot else. However, if you do want to spend your free time doing something a little more exciting, it wouldn’t take more than half an hour to get to somewhere with decent restaurants and stores. It is a quiet town with lots of space and room to grow.
Mims is in East Central Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 7,058. Mims is approximately 34 miles from Orlando (population 238,300) and around 30 miles from Deltona (population 85,182).
The median age for residents of Mims is 48.1. Around 25.6% of Mims households include school aged children and 38.7% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 83.9% of the Mims population are White, 12.3% are Black or African American, .4% American Indian, .6% Asian and 1.8% are Two or more Races.
There are 3,530 housing units in Mims. 646 (18.3%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. Mims is a tourist destination, 55.4% (358) of it's vacant housing units were classed as seasonal, recreational or for occasional use. There are 479 residential rental units in Mims. 414 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 13.4%.
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Mims is located in Brevard County. It has a population of approximately 7,058 people. The population increased X from 2010 to 2012. This compared to a 2.7% increase for the State of Florida, 0.7% for Brevard County and a 1.7% increase for the country as a whole. Mims occupies 17.05 of the 1015.66 square miles in Brevard County. It had a population density of 414.1 persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 535 for the county, 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.
1.3% ( 3,530) of the 270,512 housing units in Brevard County are in Mims (a housing unit is defined by the US Census Bureau as a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room that is occupied as separate living quarters.) Mims has a 84.4% homeownership rate compared to Brevard County's 75.3% homeownership rate and Florida's rate of 69.0%.
| Region | Population 2010 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 313,914,040 | $14,025,202 | 1.7% | $52,762 | 132,312,404 | $186,200 |
| Florida | 18,801,310 | $630,738 | 2.7% | $47,827 | 9,026,965 | $188,600 |
| Brevard County | 543,376 | $16,070 | 0.7% | $50,068 | 270,512 | $171,200 |
| Mims | 7,058 | $20 | X | $47,161 | 3,530 | $130,900 |
Mims's medium household income in 2011 was $47,161. Brevard County's medium household income was $50,068, which is higher than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827. 10.7% of the population in Mims lives below the poverty line, compared to 14.7% in Florida, 11.2% of the population in Brevard County and 14.3% nationwide. Additional Information:
Mims Economic Activity
The U.S. Bureau of the Census, Economic Census, 2007 calculated the total value manufacturing, merchant wholesaler, retail sales and food service sales in Mims. The Census measured activity of large and medium-sized firms during calendar year 2007. It does not include every aspect of the economy but can be used as a measure of economic activity.
At $20 million, Mims's economic activity represents 0.13% of Brevard County's $16,070MM in economic activity. Brevard County represents 2.55% of the Florida economy.
| Activity | Value (Millions) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers shipments | $0 | 0.0% |
| Merchant wholesaler sales | $0 | 0.0% |
| Retail sales | $18 | 88.6% |
| Accommodation and food services sales | $2 | 11.4% |
| Total | $20 | 100% |
Brevard County Regional Comparisons
| City | Population 2010 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Canaveral | 9,912 | $166 | 0.1% | $43,888 | 8,295 | $203,800 |
| Cocoa | 17,140 | $725 | 0.5% | $33,411 | 8,603 | $128,500 |
| Cocoa Beach | 11,231 | $264 | 0.3% | $53,951 | 8,866 | $295,700 |
| Melbourne | 76,068 | $5,321 | 1.1% | $42,089 | 38,955 | $153,400 |
| Merritt Island | 34,743 | $964 | X | $58,528 | 17,036 | $215,700 |
| Mims | 7,058 | $20 | X | $47,161 | 3,530 | $130,900 |
| Palm Bay | 103,190 | $3,806 | 0.9% | $44,768 | 45,220 | $138,600 |
| Palm Bay | 103,190 | $3,806 | 0.9% | $44,768 | 45,220 | $138,600 |
| Rockledge | 24,926 | $495 | 2.0% | $57,835 | 11,240 | $173,900 |
| Satellite Beach | 10,109 | $68 | 1.4% | $60,870 | 4,953 | $238,000 |
| Titusville | 43,761 | $811 | 0.4% | $44,148 | 22,729 | $140,700 |
Brevard County is located in East Central Florida. This region is responsible for 17.0% of Florida's economic activity. Brevard County represents 15.0% of the region's economy.
| Region | Population 2010 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard County | 543,376 | $16,070 | 0.7% | $50,068 | 270,512 | $171,200 |
| Osceola County | 268,685 | $7,448 | 7.0% | $46,479 | 129,830 | $170,200 |
| Orange County | 1,145,956 | $53,843 | 4.9% | $49,731 | 492,209 | $211,100 |
| Seminole County | 422,718 | $12,124 | 1.9% | $58,908 | 182,625 | $225,500 |
| Lake County | 297,052 | $5,430 | 2.1% | $47,509 | 145,303 | $167,900 |
| Volusia County | 494,593 | $10,951 | 0.5% | $44,169 | 254,981 | $172,100 |
| Sumter County | 93,420 | $1,120 | 8.8% | $44,817 | 55,988 | $186,800 |
| Total | 3,369,551 | $106,985 | 3.7% | $48,812 | 1,531,448 | $186,400 |
Mims Real Estate
There are 6,267 properties in Mims. The following table shows a summary of them based on 2014 sales data.
| Usage Type | Property Count | % | Sales Count | Median Price | Median Price/Ft | Sales From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 246 | 3.93 | 1 | $299,000 | $102 | June 1st, 2014 | June 1st, 2014 |
| Commercial Property | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Government Property | 118 | 1.88 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hotel & Motel | 5 | 0.08 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial | 65 | 1.04 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Miscellaneous Property | 7 | 0.11 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mobile/Manufactured | 1,524 | 24.32 | 51 | $28,000 | $27 | January 1st, 2014 | August 1st, 2014 |
| Multifamily | 176 | 2.81 | 2 | $42,700 | $23 | July 1st, 2014 | July 1st, 2014 |
| Office | 10 | 0.16 | 1 | $65,000 | $88 | April 1st, 2014 | April 1st, 2014 |
| Residential | 3,187 | 50.85 | 101 | $118,800 | $66 | January 1st, 2014 | August 1st, 2014 |
| Residential Property | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Retail | 107 | 1.71 | 1 | $70,000 | $39 | August 1st, 2014 | August 1st, 2014 |
| Special Purpose | 29 | 0.46 | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sports & Entertaining | 793 | 12.65 | 1 | $115,000 | $38 | February 1st, 2014 | February 1st, 2014 |
Agricultural Real Estate in Mims, Florida
246( 3.93%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Agricultural. 1 of them sold between June 1st, 2014 and June 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $299,000. The median sales price was $299,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Agricultural in Mims was $102 per sq ft.
Commercial Real Estate in Mims, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Commercial.
Government Real Estate in Mims, Florida
118( 1.88%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Government.
Hotel & Motel Real Estate in Mims, Florida
5( .08%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Hotel & Motel.
Industrial Real Estate in Mims, Florida
65( 1.04%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Industrial.
Miscellaneous Real Estate in Mims, Florida
7( .11%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Miscellaneous.
Mobile/Manufactured Real Estate in Mims, Florida
1,524( 24.32%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Mobile/Manufactured. 51 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $1,980,400. The median sales price was $28,000. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Mobile/Manufactured in Mims was $53 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $27/ft and C Class $9/ft.
Multifamily Real Estate in Mims, Florida
176( 2.81%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Multifamily. 2 of them sold between July 1st, 2014 and July 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $85,400. The median sales price was $42,700. In 2014 the median sales price for Multifamily in Mims was $23 per sq ft.
Office Real Estate in Mims, Florida
10( .16%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Office. 1 of them sold between April 1st, 2014 and April 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $65,000. The median sales price was $65,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Office in Mims was $88 per sq ft.
Residential Real Estate in Mims, Florida
3,187( 50.85%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Residential. 101 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $12,526,400. The median sales price was $118,800. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Residential in Mims was $105 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $66/ft and C Class $20/ft.
Residential Real Estate in Mims, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Residential.
Retail Real Estate in Mims, Florida
107( 1.71%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Retail. 1 of them sold between August 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $70,000. The median sales price was $70,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Retail in Mims was $39 per sq ft.
Special Purpose Real Estate in Mims, Florida
29( .46%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Special Purpose.
Sports & Entertaining Real Estate in Mims, Florida
793( 12.65%) of the properties in Mims are classified as Sports & Entertaining. 1 of them sold between February 1st, 2014 and February 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $115,000. The median sales price was $115,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Sports & Entertaining in Mims was $38 per sq ft.
Mims, Brevard County Market Data
| Property Usage | Property Count | Total Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 192 | 267,542 |
| Government Property | 113 | 1,138,982 |
| Hotel & Motel | 4 | 14,954 |
| Industrial | 35 | 507,283 |
| Land | 967 | 447,764 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 3 | 552 |
| Mobile/Manufactured | 1,277 | 1,469,795 |
| Multifamily | 135 | 306,816 |
| Office | 5 | 6,404 |
| Residential | 3,147 | 5,432,674 |
| Retail | 93 | 335,226 |
| Special Purpose | 31 | 203,280 |
| Sports & Entertaining | 405 | 3,175,943 |
Mims Median Property Values per Sq Ft
| Property Class | Class A | Class B | Class C | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usage | Year | Sale | Lease | Sale | Lease | Sale | Lease |
| Camp | 2016 | $212 | $43 | $99 | $43 | $44 | $36 |
| Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop | 2016 | $212 | $17 | $99 | $8 | $44 | $6 |
| Bowling alley, skating rink, pool hall or enclosed arena | 2016 | $212 | $43 | $99 | $43 | $44 | $36 |
| Church | 2016 | $276 | $11 | $23 | $9 | $23 | $6 |
| Club, lodge or union hall | 2016 | $276 | $11 | $23 | $9 | $23 | $6 |
| Commercial Related Amenities | 2016 | $101 | $11 | $42 | $9 | $29 | $6 |
| County Owned | 2016 | $276 | $9 | $23 | $5 | $23 | $5 |
| Cropland soil capability Class I | 2016 | $212 | $25 | $99 | $20 | $44 | $14 |
| Dairies, feed lots | 2016 | $276 | $25 | $23 | $20 | $23 | $14 |
| Federal Owned | 2015 | $142 | $8 | $42 | $5 | $30 | $5 |
| Financial institution (bank, saving and loan company, mortgage company, credit services) | 2016 | $212 | $17 | $99 | $8 | $44 | $6 |
| Golf Course | 2016 | $101 | $43 | $42 | $43 | $29 | $36 |
| Golf course or driving range | 2016 | $212 | $43 | $99 | $43 | $44 | $36 |
| Government Undefined | 2016 | $276 | $9 | $23 | $5 | $23 | $5 |
| Grazing Land - Soil Capability Class I Vacant | 2016 | $101 | $25 | $42 | $20 | $29 | $14 |
| Grazing Land - Soil Capability Class Ii With Residence | 2016 | $101 | $25 | $42 | $20 | $29 | $14 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class I | 2016 | $212 | $25 | $99 | $20 | $44 | $14 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class II | 2016 | $276 | $25 | $23 | $20 | $23 | $14 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class III | 2016 | $276 | $25 | $23 | $20 | $23 | $14 |
| Grazing land soil capability Class IV | 2016 | $276 | $25 | $23 | $20 | $23 | $14 |
| Hotel or motel | 2016 | $212 | $33 | $99 | $33 | $44 | $33 |
| Light manufacturing | 2016 | $212 | $9 | $99 | $6 | $44 | $6 |
| Lumber yard, sawmill or planing mill | 2016 | $212 | $9 | $99 | $6 | $44 | $6 |
| Manufactured Housing-Double | 2016 | $101 | $6 | $42 | $6 | $29 | $6 |
| Mineral processing, cement plant,refinery, clay plants or gravel plant | 2016 | $212 | $9 | $99 | $6 | $44 | $6 |
| Mixed use - store and office or store and residential or residential combination | 2016 | $212 | $17 | $99 | $8 | $44 | $6 |
| Mobile Home | 2016 | $68 | $6 | $31 | $6 | $20 | $6 |
| Mortuary, cemetery or crematorium | 2016 | $276 | $11 | $23 | $9 | $23 | $6 |
| Multi-family - less than 10 units | 2016 | $68 | $12 | $31 | $11 | $20 | $6 |
| Municipal Owned | 2016 | $276 | $9 | $23 | $5 | $23 | $5 |
| Nightclub, cocktail lounge or bar | 2016 | $212 | $43 | $99 | $43 | $44 | $36 |
| Office building, non-professional service building, one story | 2016 | $212 | $30 | $99 | $18 | $44 | $11 |
| Open storage (building supplies, auto wrecking, fuel, equipment or material storage) | 2016 | $212 | $9 | $99 | $6 | $44 | $6 |
| Orchard Groves, Citrus, etc. | 2016 | $276 | $25 | $23 | $20 | $23 | $14 |
| Orchard Groves-All Groves With Residence | 2016 | $101 | $25 | $42 | $20 | $29 | $14 |
| Ornamentals, miscellaneous agricultural | 2016 | $276 | $25 | $23 | $20 | $23 | $14 |
| Poultry, bees, tropical fish, rabbits, etc. | 2016 | $276 | $25 | $23 | $20 | $23 | $14 |
| Private school or college | 2016 | $276 | $11 | $23 | $9 | $23 | $6 |
| Professional service building | 2016 | $212 | $30 | $99 | $18 | $44 | $11 |
| Public county school | 2016 | $276 | $9 | $23 | $5 | $23 | $5 |
| Race track: horse, auto or dog | 2016 | $212 | $43 | $99 | $43 | $44 | $36 |
| Repair service shop (excluding automotive) | 2016 | $212 | $17 | $99 | $8 | $44 | $6 |
| Restaurant, cafeteria | 2016 | $212 | $17 | $99 | $8 | $44 | $6 |
| Retail Store - Multiple Units | 2016 | $101 | $17 | $42 | $8 | $29 | $6 |
| Retail Store- 1 Unit | 2016 | $101 | $17 | $42 | $8 | $29 | $6 |
| Single Family | 2016 | $130 | $16 | $83 | $16 | $47 | $16 |
| Single Family Residence | 2016 | $101 | $16 | $42 | $16 | $29 | $16 |
| State Owned | 2016 | $276 | $9 | $23 | $5 | $23 | $5 |
| Store, one story | 2016 | $212 | $17 | $99 | $8 | $44 | $6 |
| Timberland - site index 70 to 79 | 2016 | $212 | $25 | $99 | $20 | $44 | $14 |
| Timberland - site index 80 to 89 | 2016 | $212 | $25 | $99 | $20 | $44 | $14 |
| Timberland - site index 90 and above | 2016 | $212 | $25 | $99 | $20 | $44 | $14 |
| Timberland not classified by site index to Pines | 2016 | $212 | $25 | $99 | $20 | $44 | $14 |
| Timberland-Slash Pine Index 50 To 59 Vacant | 2016 | $101 | $25 | $42 | $20 | $29 | $14 |
| Timberland-Slash Pine Index 70 To 79 Vacant | 2016 | $101 | $25 | $42 | $20 | $29 | $14 |
| Undefined - Reserved for Use by Department of Revenue | 2016 | $68 | $16 | $31 | $16 | $20 | $16 |
| Utility | 2016 | $276 | $42 | $23 | $15 | $23 | $6 |
| Warehousing, distribution terminal, trucking terminal, or van and storage warehousing | 2016 | $212 | $9 | $99 | $6 | $44 | $6 |