Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
BLaCK Coffee And Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory
Museum
General George F. Schlatter Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
Stadium
Bernard Simpkins Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
4
Theatre Arts
The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (15) F
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dog & Bone British Pub
Bar
Village Idiot Pub
Bar
George & Dragon English Tavern
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Sinbad's
Fast Food
Topper's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Red Wagon BBQ
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Publix
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
Don “Mo” Stradley Memorial Park
Park
Don “Mo” Stradley Memorial Park
Park
Travis Park
Park
Junny Rios Martinez Park
Park
Junny Rios Martinez Park
Park
Cocoa Manor
Park
Carl E. Anderson Park
Park
Bracco Pond Park
Park
Cocoa West Recreation Complex
Park
Cocoa West Recreation Complex
Park
Provost Park
Park
Joe Lee Smith Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Lee Wenner Park
Park
Oaks of Country Club - Pool House
Park
Fern Meadows Park
Park
McKnight Family Sports Complex
Park
Intracoastal Waterway Park
Park
Woody Simpson Park
Park
McLarty Park
Park
Pineview Park
Park
Taylor Park
Park
Shops (8) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
East Coast Lumber & Supply Co
Home Improvement
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Wawa
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Sunshine Food Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Target
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Cocoa.
Public Transit Stops (50)
Stops & Stations A+
Clearlake Rd/ Highland Ct (SW Corner)
Bus Stop
Clearlake Rd/ Highland Ct (SE Corner)
Bus Stop
Clearlake Road / Minnie Street (Northwest Corner)
Bus Stop
Clearlake Road / Melrose Street (Southeast Corner)
Bus Stop
Clearlake Rd @ BCC
Bus Stop
Clearlake Rd Across From Bcc
Bus Stop
Dixon Blvd @ Asbury Arms Entrance
Bus Stop
Clearlake Road / Sunhome Street (Northwest Corner)
Bus Stop
Clearlake Rd/ Michigan Ave.(SW Corner)
Bus Stop
Clearlake Rd/ Michigan Ave (SE Corner)
Bus Stop
Dixon Boulevard / Pineda Street (Northwest Corner)
Bus Stop
Clearlake Road / Terrance Street (Southwest Corner)
Bus Stop
Clearlake Rd/ Lamarche Dr Eastside
Bus Stop
Cocoa Commons Shopping Center @ Publix
Bus Stop
Clearlake Rd/ Otterbein Ave (NW Corner)
Bus Stop
Dixon Blvd/ Tulip Ln (NW Corner)
Bus Stop
Clearlake Rd/ Lake Dr
Bus Stop
Sr 524 Across from Post Office (SW Corner)
Bus Stop
Sr 524 @ Post Office (NE Corner)
Bus Stop
N Cocoa Blvd/ Michigan Ave (SW Corner)
Bus Stop
Fiske Blvd/ Japonica Lane (NE Corner)
Bus Stop
Wal - Mart Super Center
Bus Stop
N Cocoa Blvd/ Coquina Dr (NE Corner)
Bus Stop
N Fiske Blvd/ Hickory Ln (NE Corner)
Bus Stop
N Cocoa Blvd/ Mcleod Dr (SE Corner)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Cocoa is 91/100 - which is 7% lower than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Cocoa crime rates are 5,882 per 100k, which is 222% higher than Florida
Property Crime
4,797 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,086 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Cocoa is $45,011 - which is 8% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$45,011 F
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Cocoa Fire / Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Visionary Optometry
Hospital
West Cocoa Fire / Rescue Station 44
Fire Station
Florida Highway Patrol Troop D District 4 - Cocoa
Police
Cocoa Police Department
Police
Cocoa City Police Detective
Police
Cocoa Fire / Rescue Station 2
Fire Station
Cocoa Fire / Rescue Station 1
Fire Station
Rockledge Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Merritt Island Fire / Rescue Station 41
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rockledge Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Rockledge Rescue Station 45
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Cocoa home prices are $127,400 - which is 24% lower than Florida
Home Price
$127,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools B-

The Cocoa graduation rate is 80% - which is 4% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (23) A+
Brevard Virtual Eschool
Brevard Virtual Instruction Program
Central Area Adult Education Day-Program
Central Area Adult Education-Night Program
Brevard Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Brevard Virtual Franchise
Saturn Elementary School
Rfm Christian Academy Coco2
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School
Space Coast Christian Academy
Endeavour Elementary School
Brevard Adventist Christian Academy
Creative Learning
Emma Jewel Charter Academy
Learning & Achievement All Boys Academy
Assurance Academy Christian School
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
St Mark'S Episcopal Academy
Brevard Group Treatment Home
Golfview Elementary Magnet School
Einstein Montessori Academy
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center
Bridges Btc Inc
Rockledge Christian School
Mila Elementary School
High Schools (11) A+
Brevard Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Cocoa High School
Brevard Virtual Franchise
Rfm Christian Academy Coco2
Space Coast Christian Academy
Creative Learning
Assurance Academy Christian School
Brevard Group Treatment Home
Einstein Montessori Academy
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center
Rockledge Senior High School
Merritt Island High School
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ratings A+

Cocoa has an overall rating of 88% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Two Islands at Then the Ocean! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I wish I had discovered Cocoa in Florida long before I relocated to the region for work. Cocoa is along the central east coast of Florida, but we have two barrier islands and rivers separating us from the Atlantic Ocean and those white-sand beaches. Living in Cocoa is all about e ...Read More njoying the beauty that is the Sunshine State, and I take advantage of every amenity in the region on a daily basis.

The best areas in Cocoa are near the water. Right over the bridge, I can visit the Wildlife Sanctuary, then one more bridge to Cape Canaveral. On a clear day, I can see and feel the rockets blasting off from their launching pads at the base. My home is in a quiet neighborhood where the people all look out for one another.

Cocoa Beach is iconic, and I can walk or ride my bike there every day if I like. Shopping and dining are all incredible here, a little something for everyone. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cocoa? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Don “Mo” Stradley Memorial Park
      Don “Mo” Stradley Memorial Park
      Travis Park
      Junny Rios Martinez Park
      Junny Rios Martinez Park
      Cocoa Manor
      Carl E. Anderson Park
      Bracco Pond Park

      Entertainment

      Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory
      General George F. Schlatter Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
      Bernard Simpkins Fine Arts Center
      4
      The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Krispy Krunchy Chicken
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Cocoa? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Cocoa.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cocoa? The cost of living in Cocoa is 91/100 - which is 7% lower than Florida.
      Cocoa
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cocoa? Cocoa crime rates are 5,882, which are 222% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      5,882 per 100k people

      153% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      153% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Cocoa? The median income in Cocoa is $45,011 which is 8% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $45,01119% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,83110% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Cocoa a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Visionary Optometry

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Cocoa home prices? Cocoa home prices are $127,400 - which is 24% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $127,40031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8659% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      13% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Cocoa have good schools? The Cocoa graduation rate is 80% - which is 4% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Cocoa a good place to live? Cocoa has an overall rating of 88% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      7 total surveys

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