Grant-Valkaria, Florida facts for kids
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Grant-Valkaria, Florida
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Driving through U.S. Route 1 in Grant-Valkaria
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 Grant-Valkaria, Florida
Location in Florida
Grant-Valkaria, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Brevard |
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| Incorporated | July 25, 2006 | |
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| • Type | Mayor–Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 30.26 sq mi (78.36 km2) | |
| • Land | 27.22 sq mi (70.50 km2) | |
| • Water | 3.03 sq mi (7.86 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,509 | |
| • Density | 165.64/sq mi (63.95/km2) | |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
32949, 32950, 32909
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| Area code(s) | 321 | |
| FIPS code | 12-73625 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 292723 | |
Grant-Valkaria is a town in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of the larger Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 4,509 people lived there. This was more than the 3,850 people counted in 2010.
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History of Grant-Valkaria
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The area known as Grant started in 1925. It was a fishing village, and farming was also important in both Grant and Valkaria.
The name Valkaria comes from the word "Valkyrie." These were strong warrior-maidens in old Norse mythology.
In the early 1960s, the US Air Force built a special system here called MISTRAM. It was used to track missiles.
Grant-Valkaria became an official town on July 25, 2006. This happened when the two smaller communities of Grant and Valkaria joined together. The main ZIP code for the town is 32949, but parts of 32950 and 32909 are also in the town. The area code for phones here is 321.
Geography of Grant-Valkaria
Grant-Valkaria is located in Florida at about 27.9 degrees North and 80.5 degrees West.
The town is south of Melbourne. It is located between the cities of Palm Bay and Sebastian.
Neighboring Areas
Grant-Valkaria is surrounded by several other places:
- To the north is Malabar.
- To the east is the Indian River Lagoon and Floridana Beach.
- To the west is Palm Bay.
- To the south are Micco and Barefoot Bay.
Climate in Grant-Valkaria
Grant-Valkaria has a humid subtropical climate. This means it usually has warm, humid summers and mild winters.
Population and People
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| 2010 | 3,850 | — | |
| 2020 | 4,509 | 17.1% | |
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In 2020, Grant-Valkaria had a population of 4,509 people. There were about 1,476 households and 1,197 families living in the town.
In 2022, Grant-Valkaria was the 510th most populated city in Florida, with about 4,449 residents.
In 2021, the average household income in Grant-Valkaria was about $82,273 per year. About 6.3% of the people in Grant-Valkaria lived in poverty. The average age of people living in Grant-Valkaria was 54 years old.
Culture and Community
Grant-Valkaria is mostly a rural town in the southern part of the county. You can find older homes and newer homes on large lots. The town also has the county-owned Habitat Golf Course, which is a large 6,836-yard, par-72 course near the Valkaria Airport.
The town is famous for its Grant Seafood Festival. This festival has been held every year since 1966, usually on the last weekend of February. The money raised from the festival helps pay for college scholarships for local students. It also supports summer activities for children in the community.
Grant-Valkaria is home to two important historic buildings: the Bensen House and Jorgensen's General Store.
Getting Around Grant-Valkaria
Roads and Highways
- U.S. 1: This major highway runs along the Indian River Lagoon.
- CR 507: Also known as Babcock Street, this road forms the western edge of Grant-Valkaria.
- Palm Bay Parkway: This is a planned highway from Palm Bay. It might end in Grant-Valkaria, near I-95. One of its planned crossings would be at Babcock Street.
Air Travel
- The Valkaria Airport is a small airport. It is used by small private planes, also known as general aviation aircraft.
Famous People from Grant-Valkaria
- Billy Horschel: A professional golfer who was born in Grant.
Images for kids
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Driving through U.S. Route 1 in Grant-Valkaria
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Seal of Grant-Valkaria
See also
In Spanish: Grant-Valkaria para niños
