Living in Rockledge, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockledge · Census data 2020–2024
Rockledge has 29,133 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $84,255 (13% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $338,100, the median rent is $1,820/month.
Rockledge at a glance
- Population
- 29,133
- Median age
- 49State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $84,255State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $338,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,820/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rockledge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Florida median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Rockledge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockledge the median home value is $338,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,820 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,749 a month in housing costs.
Rockledge median household income
The median household income in Rockledge is $84,255 and the income per person is $44,833. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Rockledge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,959
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Renter-occupied
- 22%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.34
Rockledge demographics
- Population
- 29,133
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 12,275
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockledge ›
Education in Rockledge
31.9% of adults 25 and older in Rockledge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockledge
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Rockledge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockledge | 29,133 | $84,255 | $338,100 | $1,820 |
| Cocoa West | 5,923 | $34,126 | $158,700 | $1,162 |
| Merritt Island | 34,992 | $94,012 | $402,900 | $1,441 |
| Cocoa | 19,554 | $63,105 | $246,100 | $1,274 |
| Viera East | 12,570 | $92,467 | $396,700 | $1,681 |
| Tropical Park | 2,355 | $35,732 | $307,100 | $1,179 |
| Viera West | 17,984 | $109,170 | $546,600 | $2,182 |
| Cocoa Beach | 11,377 | $87,990 | $503,200 | $1,569 |
| West Canaveral Groves | 224 | $53,819 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Rockledge, FL?
The median household income in Rockledge is $84,255, 13% 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 Rockledge?
The median home value in Rockledge is $338,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Rockledge?
The median gross rent in Rockledge is $1,820 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Rockledge, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Florida median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Rockledge?
The median age in Rockledge is 49 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Rockledge?
The average commute to work in Rockledge is 23 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockledge?
The unemployment rate in Rockledge is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockledge?
31.9% of adults in Rockledge 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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