What are the schools like in Cocoa, FL?

Cocoa is served primarily by BREVARD. The district operates 67 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 20 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Cocoa?

The median household income in Cocoa, FL is $53,900 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Cocoa, FL?

Cocoa has an average high temperature of 69.9°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches.

Cocoa, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cocoa, FL affordable or expensive?

Cocoa's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cocoa is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $182,700 and the median rent is $1,044 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cocoa, FL?

Cocoa has a violent crime rate of 1082.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3553.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cocoa, FL a Good Place to Live?

Cocoa is a small city of 19,073 in Florida, with a median household income of $53,900 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Cocoa stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Cocoa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cocoa city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.8

Cocoa's overall cost of living index is 100.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cocoa costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cocoa, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$182,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,044	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,900	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Cocoa's violent crime rate is 1082.3 per 100,000 residents — 185% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1082.3 /100k

Property Crime

3553.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cocoa is served primarily by BREVARD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cocoa, FL	National Avg
School District	BREVARD	—
Elementary Schools	67	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	20	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cocoa sees average highs of 69.9°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 55.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Cocoa, FL
Average High — January	69.9°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	55.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Cocoa, FL	National Avg
Population	19,073	—
Median Age	44.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	28.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cocoa West, FL 1 mi Tropical Park, FL 3 mi Rockledge, FL 4 mi Sharpes, FL 5 mi West Canaveral Groves, FL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Cocoa

Cocoa, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

32926 32922

Cocoa vs Other Cities

Cocoa, FL vs Cocoa West, FL Cocoa, FL vs Tropical Park, FL Cocoa, FL vs Rockledge, FL Cocoa, FL vs Sharpes, FL Cocoa, FL vs West Canaveral Groves, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocoa, FL affordable or expensive?

Cocoa's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cocoa roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $182,700 and median rent is $1,044/month.

What is the crime rate in Cocoa, FL?

Cocoa's violent crime rate is 1082.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3553.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cocoa?

Public schools in Cocoa are operated by BREVARD. The district has 67 elementary, 11 middle, and 20 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cocoa, FL a good place to live?

Cocoa, FL has a population of 19,073, a median household income of $53,900, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cocoa?

Cocoa averages 69.9°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cocoa?

Cocoa, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 32926, 32922.

What is the population of Cocoa?

The population of Cocoa, Florida is 19,073 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cocoa?

Key numbers for living in Cocoa: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $182,700, median household income $53,900, crime index 239 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cocoa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.