"...Military retirees are attracted to the Space Coast by typical Florida things — tropical weather, coastal access, golfing, boating and other outdoor activities that can be enjoyed all year — but also the slower pace, established military community and proximity to Patrick Air Force Base, which are unique to Brevard.
In fact, Brevard is home to more veterans than the vast majority of communities across the United States. Brevard ranks among the top 40 of the nation's more than 3,100 counties when it comes to the number of resident veterans, and that's not expected to change any time soon..."