Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Cocoa

Affordability in Cocoa, FL

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median household income in Cocoa is $63,105 annually, while the median gross rent is $1,274 per month. About 37% of Cocoa residents rent their homes, reflecting a mix of renters and homeowners in the city.

Cocoa has 11 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 796 units, offering income-qualified renters alternatives below market-rate pricing.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Cocoa Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,077 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

Getting Around Cocoa

The area around assisted properties in Cocoa scores a 60 (Somewhat Walkable) Walk Score, a 27 (Some Transit) Transit Score, and a 48 Bike Score, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 13 public schools serve Cocoa across 1 district, including 8 elementary and 5 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Cocoa, FL

The median household income in Cocoa is $63,105 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $1,274 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Cocoa can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain their budget. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are typically calculated as a percentage of a household's income rather than set at market rates.

• Median household income: $63,105/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,274/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 37% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment & Flood Risk

All 11 HUD-assisted properties in Cocoa have been mapped for flood zone exposure. Of those, 1 property falls in a high-risk flood zone, while the remaining 10 are not designated high-risk. Renters considering that one property should ask management about flood insurance requirements and any building-level flood mitigation measures.