Cape Canaveral, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Brevard County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
9,976 Population 4,494/sq mi density
$70,585 Median Income $53,639 per capita
$323,900 Home Value $316,658 Zillow
$1,156 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,585 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$323,900 home value, $1,156/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cape Canaveral, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,585
6% below
$53,639 per capita
Home Value
$323,900
15% above
Zillow: $316,658
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
1% below
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
15% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Cape Canaveral Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cape Canaveral's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
115%
Rent
99%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cape Canaveral a Good Place to Live?

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4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cape Canaveral residents earn a median household income of $70,585 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,639. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,850 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cape Canaveral is $323,900 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,658. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

38.6% of adults in Cape Canaveral hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cape Canaveral has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,976
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density4,494/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,585
Per Capita$53,639
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309

Housing

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Home Value$323,900
Rent$1,156
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$316,658
Housing Units8,844
Rent Burden25.8%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation11 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries18

Did You Know?

Cape Canaveral was founded in 1963.
The median home in Cape Canaveral was built in 1985.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Space Coast Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 96 fatal vehicle crashes.