At a Glance
Median Income
$83,009
$42,554 per capita
Home Value
$305,800
Zillow: $396,142
Median Rent
$1,706/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
12.2% smoking rate
How Rockledge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockledge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockledge a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockledge residents earn a median household income of $83,009 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,554. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above 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 Rockledge is $305,800 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,142. Median rent is $1,706/month, with 31.6% 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 1991.
Education
34.8% of adults in Rockledge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockledge 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 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population28,279
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density2,139/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,009
Per Capita$42,554
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,800
Rent$1,706
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$396,142
Housing Units12,783
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation25 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Rockledge was founded in 1887.
The median home in Rockledge was built in 1991.
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.
13.8% 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.