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Cocoa Beach, FL

Cocoa Beach, FL — a sought-after travel destination known for beach, surf, space-coast.

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Population
11,341
+0.06% YoY
Median rent
$1,850/mo
Median home
$625k
Sunny days/yr
240
School rating
6.7/10
Walk score
52/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 0.185/100

Job market

Median income$82,381
Unemployment3.9%
Job growth (yoy)1.1%

Top industries

TourismHospitalityReal Estate

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Walk & schools

School Rating

6.7/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score52/100
Transit score19/100
Bike score51/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index3
Property crime index39.6

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index120

100 = US national average. Above average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Nov–Dec, Jan–Feb–Mar

Shoulder
Apr, Oct
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Jun–Aug (extreme heat)
Sun
Plenty of sun
Rain
Wet — pack layers

Summers average 94°F, winters 59°F. wet — pack layers; plenty of sun.

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