At a Glance
Median Income
$56,553
$37,416 per capita
Home Value
$215,700
Zillow: $297,820
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,077/100K
3,588/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.0% smoking rate
How Cocoa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cocoa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cocoa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cocoa residents earn a median household income of $56,553 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,416. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% 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 is $215,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,820. Median rent is $1,180/month, with 35.5% 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.
Safety & Crime
Cocoa reports 1,077 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 184% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,588/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Cocoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cocoa 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 55.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population19,330
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,410/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,553
Per Capita$37,416
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,700
Rent$1,180
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$297,820
Housing Units9,808
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,077/100K
Property3,588/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain55.3 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Cocoa was founded in 1860.
The median home in Cocoa was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Space Coast Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 96 fatal vehicle crashes.