Median Age
62 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
10%
Over 65
44%
Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$983
Population
15,978
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Unwind in this quaint beach town
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Cocoa Beach sits on Florida’s Space Coast, just a one-hour drive east from Orlando. Known as the quintessential beach town, Cocoa Beach is home to the world’s largest surf shop, the multilevel Ron Jon Surf Shop, as well as the historic 800-foot Cocoa Beach Pier.
Located on a barrier island between the Banana River and the Atlantic Ocean, Cocoa Beach offers no shortage of options for outdoor recreation. You can go swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, surfing, skating, or just relax by the water in Cocoa Beach. Nestled between Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Cocoa Beach residents have the unique opportunity to view rocket launches and air shows from the beach. A variety of eclectic eateries and cafes provide a wide range of cuisine within walking distance of the beach. Cocoa Beach is just minutes away from major attractions like the Kennedy Space Center and the Brevard Zoo.
Explore the City
The flagship Ron Jon's Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach is the largest surf shop in the world
The historic Cocoa Beach Pier is 800 feet long
Cocoa Beach is a great place to view rocket launches from nearby Kennedy Space Center
Cocoa Beach is filled with gift shops and restaurants
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,892
Average: $99,549
Education
7,172
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,768
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cocoa Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cocoa Beach, FL is $866 for a studio, $983 for one bedroom, and $1,389 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cocoa Beach has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$983/month
543 Sq Ft
House
$2,694/month
1,083 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,646/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,487/month
1,140 Sq Ft
Schools
Freedom 7 Elementary School Of International Studies
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
288 Students
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
982 Students
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
982 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
33 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lori Wilson Park
- Intracoastal Waterway Park
- Kiwanis Island Park
- Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rotary Park-Merritt Island
Airports
- Melbourne Orlando International
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† 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.