Median Age
61 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
10%
Over 65
40%
Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,211
Population
14,100
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Discover the space between oceanside and riverside
Coastal
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Active
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Affordable
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Family-Friendly
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Vibrant
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Historic
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Close-Knit
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Oceanside
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Riverside
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Located in Brevard County on Florida’s Space Coast, midway between Jacksonville and Miami, Cape Canaveral offers residents and visitors access to sun, space, and sea. Known as Florida’s gateway to space, Cape Canaveral is adjacent to the famous Kennedy Space Center, the hub of the nation’s human space program.
In addition to recreational activities on the Atlantic Coast beaches and the Banana River shoreline, Cape Canaveral provides the unique and popular pastime of watching rockets launch near the water. Cruise ships regularly leave and enter nearby Port Canaveral. The aptly named Golf n Gator presents guests with mini golf and alligators. Sea turtles build nests on Cape Canaveral’s beaches and manatees seek refuge at Manatee Sanctuary Park. Commuters and travelers move around Cape Canaveral with ease on A1A and nearby I-95.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,084
Average: $81,590
Education
5,519
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,718
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cape Canaveral has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cape Canaveral, FL is $1,137 for a studio, $1,211 for one bedroom, $1,319 for two bedrooms, and $1,610 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cape Canaveral has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,211/month
610 Sq Ft
House
$2,258/month
860 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,249/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,453/month
1,347 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cape Canaveral, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
305 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cherie Down Park
- Lori Wilson Park
- Kelly Park-East
- Intracoastal Waterway Park
- Kiwanis Island Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Melbourne Orlando International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.