At a Glance
Median Income
$32,746
$28,160 per capita
Home Value
$135,000
Zillow: $292,995
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
46.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
36.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
21.5% smoking rate
How Cocoa West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cocoa West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cocoa West a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cocoa West residents earn a median household income of $32,746 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,160. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.1% 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 West is $135,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,995. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 46.6% 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 1972.
Education
8.6% of adults in Cocoa West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cocoa West 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
Population5,416
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,484/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$32,746
Per Capita$28,160
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty36.1%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
A
Home Value$135,000
Rent$1,103
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$292,995
Housing Units3,088
Rent Burden46.6%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain55.3 in/yr
Elevation17 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Cocoa West was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Space Coast Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% 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.