Living in Cocoa West, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cocoa West · Census data 2020–2024
Cocoa West has 5,923 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $34,126 (54% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $158,700, the median rent is $1,162/month.
Cocoa West at a glance
- Population
- 5,923
- Median age
- 42.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $34,126State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $158,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,162/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 53.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Cocoa West a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and November–December.
Cost of living in Cocoa West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cocoa West the median home value is $158,700, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,162 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,407 a month in housing costs.
Cocoa West median household income
The median household income in Cocoa West is $34,126 and the income per person is $31,090. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Cocoa West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,024
- Owner-occupied
- 53.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.3%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.23
Cocoa West demographics
- Population
- 5,923
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 2,638
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cocoa West ›
Education in Cocoa West
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Cocoa West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cocoa West
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Cocoa West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa West | 5,923 | $34,126 | $158,700 | $1,162 |
| Cocoa | 19,554 | $63,105 | $246,100 | $1,274 |
| Rockledge | 29,133 | $84,255 | $338,100 | $1,820 |
| Tropical Park | 2,355 | $35,732 | $307,100 | $1,179 |
| West Canaveral Groves | 224 | $53,819 | — | — |
| Sharpes | 2,840 | $69,531 | $295,800 | $856 |
| Merritt Island | 34,992 | $94,012 | $402,900 | $1,441 |
| Viera East | 12,570 | $92,467 | $396,700 | $1,681 |
| North Merritt Island | 9,025 | $104,878 | $525,400 | $1,274 |
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What is the median household income in Cocoa West, FL?
The median household income in Cocoa West is $34,126, 54% lower 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 West?
The median home value in Cocoa West is $158,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Cocoa West?
The median gross rent in Cocoa West is $1,162 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Cocoa West, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
What is the median age in Cocoa West?
The median age in Cocoa West is 42.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Cocoa West?
The average commute to work in Cocoa West is 25 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cocoa West?
The unemployment rate in Cocoa West is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cocoa West?
14.1% of adults in Cocoa West 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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