What are the schools like in Rockledge, FL?

Rockledge 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 Rockledge?

The median household income in Rockledge, FL is $80,759 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Rockledge, FL?

Rockledge has an average high temperature of 72.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Rockledge, FL affordable or expensive?

Rockledge's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rockledge is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $283,800 and the median rent is $1,538 per month.

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

Rockledge has a violent crime rate of 170.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 531.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rockledge, FL a Good Place to Live?

Rockledge is a small city of 27,808 in Florida, with a median household income of $80,759 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Rockledge stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rockledge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rockledge 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

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

Metric	Rockledge, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$283,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,538	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,759	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rockledge's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

170.6 /100k

Property Crime

531.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Rockledge, 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	32.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rockledge sees average highs of 72.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 56.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Rockledge, FL
Average High — January	72.2°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	56.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Rockledge, FL	National Avg
Population	27,808	—
Median Age	45.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Rockledge

Rockledge, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

32955

Rockledge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rockledge, FL affordable or expensive?

Rockledge's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rockledge roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $283,800 and median rent is $1,538/month.

What is the crime rate in Rockledge, FL?

Rockledge's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 531.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rockledge?

Public schools in Rockledge are operated by BREVARD. The district has 67 elementary, 11 middle, and 20 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 32.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rockledge, FL a good place to live?

Rockledge, FL has a population of 27,808, a median household income of $80,759, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Rockledge?

Rockledge averages 72.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rockledge?

Rockledge, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32955.

What is the population of Rockledge?

The population of Rockledge, Florida is 27,808 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rockledge?

Key numbers for living in Rockledge: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $283,800, median household income $80,759, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rockledge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.