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 (6) F
I Dream of Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Simply Delicious
Coffee Shop
Green Room
Coffee Shop
Surfinista
Coffee Shop
Juice & Java
Coffee Shop
Wahoo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mexico's Grill
Coffee Shop
0 Club
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Florida Surf Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (31) F
Paddy Cassidy's
Bar
JT's Sports Bar
Bar
Longboards
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
ABC
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Surfers Sports Pub
Bar
Lagoon Lounge
Bar
The North End
Bar
Sea Hag Saloon
Bar
Rock the Guac
Fast Food
Johnathan's Pub
Bar
Cocoa Beach Sports Pub
Bar
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Simpler Times
Deli
Sandbar Sports Grill
Bar
Casablanca
Bar
VFW 10148
Bar
Minuteman Tavern
Bar
Frozen Head
Bar
Hunkerdown Hideaway
Bar
Beach Shack
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Publix groceries
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Coastal Produce
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (13) F
Constitution Bicentennial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lori Wilson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Sidney Fischer Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Harbor Point Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ramp Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Margaret & Danny Strickland Park
Park
Kiwanis Island Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Canaveral City Park
Park
Rotary Park Merritt Island
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Manatee Sanctuary Park
Park
Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (22) F
Hollywood Nails
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Alvin's Island
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Xtreme Surf Shop
Discount Store
Lighthouse Cove
Gift Shop
Chevron Food Mart
Convenience Store
Cocoa Beach Surf Company
Discount Store
Shut Up & Fish
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Shore Salon
Hairdresser
Cutting Edge
Hairdresser
Matt's
Bicycle
A Wild Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Brevard Medi-Spa
Beauty
Unknown Name
Florist
Secrets of Cocoa Beach
Gift Shop
Hair Biz
Hairdresser
Food & Beverage
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Cummberland Farms
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Cocoa Beach.
Public Transit Stops (55)
Stops & Stations F
N Atlantic Ave/ Bimini Rd (NW Corner)
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave/ Cape Royal Dr (SE Corner)
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave/ Antigua Dr (NW Corner)
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave @ Lori Wilson Park
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave @ Banana River Square
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave @ Fisher Park
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave/ Holiday Ln (SW Corner)
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave/ Holiday Ln (NE Corner)
Bus Stop
Cape Canveral Hospital
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave/ Wesley Ln (W Side)
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave/ Surf Dr (NE Corner)
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave/ Cocoa Isles Blvd (NE Corner)
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave/ Cocoa Isles Blvd (SW Corner)
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave/ Wakulla Ln (NE Corner)
Bus Stop
Sr 520 @ Sunset Cafe
Bus Stop
N Brevard Ave @ Cocoa Beach Library
Bus Stop
Sr 520 Across From Sunset Cafe
Bus Stop
North Atlantic Avenue / Saint Lucie Lane (Southwest Corner)
Bus Stop
North Orlando Avenue / North 4th Street (Southwest Corner)
Bus Stop
Minutemen Cswy Across from Cocoa Beach High School
Bus Stop
Minute Cswy @ Cocoa Beach High School
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave/ Brevard Ln
Bus Stop
North Atlantic Avenue / North 4th Street (Northeast Corner)
Bus Stop
Sr 520/ Belt Rd (SW Corner)
Bus Stop
N Atlantic Ave/ Canaveral Plaza Blvd (SW Corner)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Cocoa Beach is 118/100 - which is 21% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Cocoa Beach crime rates are 748 per 100k, which is 59% lower than Florida
Property Crime
642 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
106 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B

The median income in Cocoa Beach is $66,706 - which is 36% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$66,706 C
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Publix groceries
Pharmacy
Cape Canaveral Hospital
Hospital
Love Your Smile
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Clinic
Cocoa Beach Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Cocoa Beach Police Department - Investigations
Police
Cocoa Beach Fire Department Station 51
Fire Station
North Banana River Fire / Rescue Station 42
Fire Station
Cape Canaveral Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cape Canaveral Rescue Station 60
Fire Station
Merritt Island Airport Fire / Rescue Station 43
Fire Station
Mike's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Cocoa Beach home prices are $329,800 - which is 98% higher than Florida
Home Price
$329,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Cocoa Beach graduation rate is 94% - which is 13% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
80% A-
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Our Saviour School
Freedom 7 Elementary School Of International Studies
Ambassador Christian Academy
Audubon Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Project Search
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
Ambassador Christian Academy
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ratings A+

Cocoa Beach has an overall rating of 96% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Cocoa Beach, FL Area Guide

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Cocoa Beach Area Facts

  • Cocoa Beach has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Cocoa Beach crime rates are 59% lower than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in Cocoa Beach is 21% higher than the Florida average

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Cocoa Beach Reviews

Write a review about Cocoa Beach Tell people what you like or don't like about Cocoa Beach…
Great! I stayed there! 5 rating By Tristan13669 ( Jul 03, 2015) I stayed in a Hotel at Cocoa Beach and it was like:
"Wow! I love it here by the Beach"

Its just Beautiful. It was by the water And the water looked fabulous.

There is Crime though, but Just stay with the good people, not the Bad.

Weather is Fantastical! If you want to go on a ...Read More beach day,
Go there!

Education there is great!

It is also easy to sleep there,

This is a good place to live in.

Very Attracting and Nice there.

This whole thing is not a joke, go there and see the
things it has to offer. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Constitution Bicentennial Park
      Unknown Name
      Lori Wilson Park
      Unknown Name
      Sidney Fischer Park
      Unknown Name
      Harbor Point Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Florida Surf Museum

      Food & Drink

      Paddy Cassidy's
      JT's Sports Bar
      Longboards
      Jimmy John's
      Dairy Queen
      Long John Silver's
      Subway
      ABC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Cocoa Beach? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Cocoa Beach.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cocoa Beach? The cost of living in Cocoa Beach is 118/100 - which is 21% higher than Florida.
      Cocoa Beach
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cocoa Beach? Cocoa Beach crime rates are 748, which are 59% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      748 per 100k people

      68% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 134

      68% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -72%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Cocoa Beach? The median income in Cocoa Beach is $66,706 which is 36% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $66,70621% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,80674% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Cape Canaveral Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Publix groceries
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Cocoa Beach home prices? Cocoa Beach home prices are $329,800 - which is 98% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $329,80079% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,33140% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Cocoa Beach have good schools? The Cocoa Beach graduation rate is 94% - which is 13% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      66% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Cocoa Beach a good place to live? Cocoa Beach has an overall rating of 96% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      5 total surveys

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