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Two Islands at Then the Ocean! User Rating 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
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      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 2,147, which are 19% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      2,147 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -63%

      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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