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Cocoa Beach.
About
Life in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach is a community of 11,341 people in Florida. The median household income is $87,990, median rent runs about $1,555 per month, and median home values are around $503,200. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Cocoa Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
59.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Foreign-Born
9.6%
Broadband Internet
89.8%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.6% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Cocoa Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cocoa Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (20.0%), and 3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
9.2%
of residents
65 and Older
36.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
11.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.9%
of households
Married Couples
44.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.89
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Cocoa Beach
In Cocoa Beach, rent runs 6% below the FL average, and home values are 40% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,481
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
33.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $456,162 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Cocoa Beach
Unemployment in Brevard County, which includes Cocoa Beach, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Cocoa Beach: Brevard County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brevard County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Cocoa Beach is about 2% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Cocoa Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.5 min avg
How Cocoa Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cocoa Beach, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
Regional airport · few flights313k passengers boarded in 2025
- 43 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Cocoa Beach is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
408.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
2,244.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Cocoa Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brevard County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brevard County, which includes Cocoa Beach, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
| 2023 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $506,100 |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.5M |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Brevard County, county-wide
Cocoa Beach is about 2% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brevard County, which includes Cocoa Beach, is typically good — 333 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
333
per year
Moderate Days
32
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Brevard County, county-wide
Cocoa Beach is about 2% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 52°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cocoa Beach has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 52°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 51°F | 2.77" |
| Feb | 75°F | 53°F | 2.28" |
| Mar | 78°F | 56°F | 2.93" |
| Apr | 82°F | 61°F | 2.53" |
| May | 86°F | 67°F | 3.82" |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 7.52" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 6.81" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 7.49" |
| Sep | 89°F | 73°F | 8.55" |
| Oct | 84°F | 68°F | 5.28" |
| Nov | 79°F | 60°F | 2.57" |
| Dec | 74°F | 54°F | 2.73" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Cape Canaveral Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Viera Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Melbourne
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 49.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
49.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cocoa Beach (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,490 students · in-state tuition $2,496 · 46% graduate · median earnings $42,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
32 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach Public Library
550 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach
Cities Near Cocoa Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cocoa Beach?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cocoa Beach FAQ
Is Cocoa Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Cocoa Beach's median rent is $1,569/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $87,990/year. Median home value is $503,200.
Is Cocoa Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Cocoa Beach's violent crime rate was 408 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is close to the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2244 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cocoa Beach, Florida?⌄
Brevard County, which includes Cocoa Beach, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cocoa Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Cocoa Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,569/month and median household income is $87,990/year. The median home value is $503,200. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cocoa Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Cocoa Beach is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from