Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Cocoa, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,439
Population
20,832
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Affordable living and historic storefronts on the river
Suburban
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Coastal
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Affordable
Cocoa, Florida carries a character shaped as much by rocket launches on the horizon as by the slow rhythm of the Indian River Lagoon at its doorstep. Sitting at the heart of Brevard County on Florida's Space Coast, the city draws its economic identity largely from the aerospace and defense industries anchored by nearby Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, which together make this corridor one of the most active launch zones in the world. Eastern Florida State College, located right in Cocoa, adds an educational presence that keeps the city engaged and growing.
Neighborhood variety runs from the restored storefronts and brick streets of the historic downtown district to quieter residential pockets further inland. The pace is relaxed without feeling remote, and the St. Johns River corridor and Indian River waterfront give the city a distinctly coastal Florida feel without the resort-town crowds.
The rental market reflects the city's range. Older concrete-block single-family homes converted into rentals sit alongside garden-style apartment communities and a modest but growing selection of updated townhome rentals. Options tend to be more affordable compared to coastal neighbors like Melbourne or Cocoa Beach, making this a practical base for those working along the Space Coast corridor.
Explore the City
George & Dragon English Tavern has outdoor seating in Cocoa.
The Hubert Humphrey Bridge brings people into Cocoa.
Cocoa is very close to the ocean's beaches.
Cocoa West keeps a small town feel while being close to the city and beaches.
Residents of Cocoa West enjoy the variety of outdoor activities provided by local parks.
Enjoy the nature trails at F. Burton Smith Regional Park in Cocoa West.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,807
Average: $70,530
Education
3,809
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,109
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cocoa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Cocoa, FL is $1,130 for a studio, $1,439 for one bedroom, $1,701 for two bedrooms, and $2,062 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cocoa has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,439/month
709 Sq Ft
House
$2,407/month
1,469 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,469/month
920 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,414/month
873 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cocoa, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
598 Students
Public
Grades K-12
150 Students
Challenger 7 Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
436 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
614 Students
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School
Public
Grades PK-5
511 Students
Public
Grades K-12
150 Students
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,465 Students
Public
Grades K-8
330 Students
Public
Grades PK & 6-12
1,313 Students
Brevard Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades K-12
150 Students
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,465 Students
Public
Grades PK & 6-12
1,313 Students
Brevard Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Public
Grades 6-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science
- EFSC Planetarium & Observatory
- Woody Simpson Park
- Mitchell Ellington Park
- Manatee Cove Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Melbourne Orlando International
- 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 June 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.