1959Government
It was created in 1959 to stop the area from being annexed into the city of Melbourne.
1970History
In 1970, the city's population was approximately 3,050.
2000Government
Since 2000, the city has experienced the highest population growth percentage of any municipality in Brevard County.
2005Culture
In 2005, the City of West Melbourne started charging property taxes for the first time in its existence (since 1959).
2007History
In 2007, the city had a taxable real estate base of $1.32 billion.
2008Architecture
=== Housing ===
In 2008, 83 building permits were issued.
2010History
In 2010 the number of police officers dropped from 38 to 33, due to a hiring freeze.
2011Culture
In 2011, about half the city general fund was spent on the police department.
2016Architecture
== Recreation ==
In January 2016, the Space Coast Field of Dreams opened to the public in the West Melbourne Community Park.
2017History
=== Potable water ===
In 2017, West Melbourne residents were still purchasing their water from the utility owned by the neighboring City of Melbourne.
2019History
In 2019, management of the Space Coast Field of Dreams's programs and operations was transferred to the City of West Melbourne.