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While Brevard County with its many beaches, sunny weather and relaxed vibe has the look and feel of a resort community, it also happens to be a vibrant and continuously growing economic center. For all intents and purposes, Brevard is the Space Coast and NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Spaceport Technology Center have been major employers as well as regional icons for over 50 years.
This economic vitality is one of the reasons why homes for sale in Brevard County have remained largely affordable through the years. The cities and towns of Brevard are year-round communities, not just vacation destinations that look pretty but are not half as lively as real communities. Homes for sale in Brevard County just as often go to relocating families and professionals as they do to retirees and second-home buyers.
The majority of Florida's high tech companies are headquartered in Brevard County, including a significant number of aviation and aerospace firms that support and evolved from the activities and innovations of the space center. These companies include Boeing, Harris Corporation, Northrop Grumman, and Rockwell Collins. The county's top three largest employers are Harris Corporation, Health First, Inc., and the United Space Alliance.
The military is another important presence in the region. The major military facilities maintained in Brevard County are Patrick Air Force Base, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and NOTU (Naval Ordnance Test Unit). All told, the county's economy is quite diverse and includes such industries as agriculture and tourism.
The region's strong economy and steady job growth ensure that Brevard County homes will continue to be in demand for a long time yet.
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