Florida · Metropolitan Area
Cocoa Beach is a small city in Florida with a population of 11,341. Residents earn $82,381 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cocoa Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Cocoa Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cocoa Beach is $82,381, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Cocoa Beach is $451,800, making it a premium housing market at 60% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,555 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
With 846 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,543 per 100,000, 183% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 50.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Cocoa Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 87.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,381 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $62,557 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,309 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,586 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,850 |
| County GDP | $43,482M |
| Restaurants | 1,318 |
| Healthcare | 1,814 |
| Retail | 2,025 |
| Manufacturing | 466 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,090 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.0% |
| Census Median | $451,800 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $451,546 |
| Median List Price | $444,000 |
| Median List Price | $444,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $298 |
| Homes Sold | 28 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.4% |
| Inventory | 214 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,555 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,814 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,090 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.35% |
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,703/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,814 |
| Total Violent | 846.0/100K |
| 123% above US avg | |
| Murder | 8.8/100K |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Rape | 61.7/100K |
| Robbery | 96.9/100K |
| Assault | 678.6/100K |
| Total Property | 5,543.3/100K |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 661.0/100K |
| Theft | 4,750.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 132.2/100K |
| Arson | 8.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 96 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.3 inches |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | -1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3291°N, 80.6275°W |
| County FIPS | 12009 |
Winner: Republican by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,434/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,814 |
| Restaurants | 1,318 |
| Retail Stores | 2,025 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 96 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.0% |