Living in Cocoa Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cocoa Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Cocoa Beach has 11,377 residents with a median age of 59.2. The median household income is $87,990 (18% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $503,200, the median rent is $1,569/month.
Cocoa Beach at a glance
- Population
- 11,377
- Median age
- 59.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $87,990State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $503,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,569/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Cocoa Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Cocoa Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cocoa Beach the median home value is $503,200, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,569 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,312 a month in housing costs.
Cocoa Beach median household income
The median household income in Cocoa Beach is $87,990 and the income per person is $65,811. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Cocoa Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,052
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 33.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.89
33.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cocoa Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Cocoa Beach demographics
- Population
- 11,377
- Median age
- 59.2
- Under 18
- 9.2%
- 65 and older
- 36.3%
- Households
- 6,018
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cocoa Beach ›
Education in Cocoa Beach
49.7% of adults 25 and older in Cocoa Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 23.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cocoa Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Cocoa Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Beach | 11,377 | $87,990 | $503,200 | $1,569 |
| Merritt Island | 34,992 | $94,012 | $402,900 | $1,441 |
| Cape Canaveral | 10,006 | $67,276 | $372,400 | $1,318 |
| Tropical Park | 2,355 | $35,732 | $307,100 | $1,179 |
| Rockledge | 29,133 | $84,255 | $338,100 | $1,820 |
| Patrick AFB | 1,644 | $76,250 | — | $2,190 |
| Viera East | 12,570 | $92,467 | $396,700 | $1,681 |
| South Patrick Shores | 7,030 | $85,660 | $443,600 | $2,054 |
| Cocoa | 19,554 | $63,105 | $246,100 | $1,274 |
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What is the median household income in Cocoa Beach, FL?
The median household income in Cocoa Beach is $87,990, 18% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cocoa Beach?
The median home value in Cocoa Beach is $503,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Cocoa Beach?
The median gross rent in Cocoa Beach is $1,569 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Cocoa Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Cocoa Beach?
The median age in Cocoa Beach is 59.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Cocoa Beach?
The average commute to work in Cocoa Beach is 26 minutes; 24.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cocoa Beach?
The unemployment rate in Cocoa Beach is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cocoa Beach?
49.7% of adults in Cocoa Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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