Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Rockledge
Rockledge, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,603
Population
28,802
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Great schools and family attractions – this is Rockledge!
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With close beach access and plentiful shopping opportunities, Rockledge is a great place to call home and rent an apartment. Although large in size, the city has a small-town feel -- yet it's close to Orlando attractions.
In Rockledge, locals enjoy attending rival football games at the area high schools – it’s a very close-knit community. Cocoa Village is a historic district on the banks of the Indian River, featuring an assortment of colorful storefronts, taverns, and restaurants. Cocoa Riverfront Park is in walking distance of the vibrant city center.
Residents living in Rockledge enjoy many events hosted by the city, like parades and festivals. Students attend classes within the education system of the Brevard County Public School Board. In addition to many parks and proximity to two highways, locals look forward to dining out at neighborhood restaurants, golfing at Rockledge Country Club, and shopping.
Explore the City
Rockledge has many parks with lakes for residents to enjoy.
Rockledge is a very walkable or bikeable city with its many sidewalks.
Stock up on all your groceries at Publix in Rockledge Square.
Riverfront homes in Rockledge line the shores of the Indian River.
Golfers rave about the challenging and beautiful course at Rockledge Country Club.
Docks are just a way of life when living on the water in Rockledge.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,311
Average: $91,531
Education
7,838
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,238
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rockledge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rockledge, FL is $1,372 for a studio, $1,607 for one bedroom, $1,890 for two bedrooms, and $2,025 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rockledge has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,607/month
773 Sq Ft
House
$2,434/month
1,597 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,900/month
1,130 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,877/month
1,014 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockledge, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
451 Students
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
567 Students
Golfview Elementary Magnet School
Public
Grades PK-5
441 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
673 Students
Ronald Mcnair Magnet Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
364 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,558 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- EFSC Planetarium & Observatory
- Riverwalk-A Family Park
- Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science
- Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rotary Park-Merritt Island
Commuter Rail
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.