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Rockledge.
About
Life in Rockledge
Rockledge appeals to people seeking stable suburban living with solid economic foundations—the aerospace and tech sectors here are real employers, not speculative, and the 3.5% unemployment rate and $83k median household income reflect that stability. You're looking at a mature community where nearly half the population is over 45, so it's quieter and more established than a boom town, which some people love and others find limiting. Housing runs around $338k for a median home with rents near $1,820 monthly, reasonable for coastal Florida but not cheap.
Rockledge at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Foreign-Born
6.1%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+13.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.1% foreign-born, most often from St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Who lives in Rockledge: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rockledge, the largest foreign-born group is from St. Vincent and the Grenadines (11.5%), and 5.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.5%
of residents
65 and Older
24.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
49.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.34
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 9% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Rockledge
In Rockledge, rent runs 9% above the FL average, and home values are 6% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,088
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $397,116 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Rockledge
Unemployment in Rockledge is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rockledge Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.1 min avg
How Rockledge residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rockledge, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
Regional airport · few flights313k passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 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.
Safetyviolent crime 47% below national average
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 Rockledge runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
209.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,198.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Rockledge 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 Rockledge, 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
Rockledge is about 5% 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 Rockledge, 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
Rockledge is about 5% 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
Rockledge 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
56.3"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rockledge
Uninsured
8.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rockledge's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Viera Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Melbourne
Cape Canaveral Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Cocoa Beach
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.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rockledge
Rockledge's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Rockledge (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 Rockledge
Rockledge 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 awayCities Near Rockledge
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rockledge FAQ
Is Rockledge, Florida affordable?⌄
Rockledge's median rent is $1,820/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $84,255/year. Median home value is $338,100.
Is Rockledge, Florida safe?⌄
Rockledge's violent crime rate was 210 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1199 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rockledge, Florida?⌄
Rockledge has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rockledge, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Rockledge is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,820/month and median household income is $84,255/year. The median home value is $338,100. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rockledge, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Rockledge is 23 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