At a Glance
Median Income
$82,381
$62,557 per capita
Home Value
$451,800
Zillow: $454,088
Median Rent
$1,555/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
10.4% smoking rate
How Cocoa Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cocoa Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cocoa Beach a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cocoa Beach residents earn a median household income of $82,381 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,557. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 Cocoa Beach is $451,800 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,088. Median rent is $1,555/month, with 33.0% 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 1974.
Education
50.0% of adults in Cocoa Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cocoa Beach has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,341
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density2,434/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,381
Per Capita$62,557
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
B+
Home Value$451,800
Rent$1,555
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$454,088
Housing Units9,143
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation-1 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Cocoa Beach was founded in 1925.
The median home in Cocoa Beach was built in 1974.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Melbourne Orlando International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.0% 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.