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    Cocoa

    #16 in Best Places to Live in Brevard County
      B+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        D+
      3. Housing
        B
      4. Nightlife
        B
      5. Good for Families
        B+
      6. Diversity
        A+
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        A
      9. Cost of Living
        B+
      10. Health & Fitness
        C+
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B
      12. Commute
        B+
      Cocoa is a with a population of 18,891. Cocoa is in Brevard County. Living in Cocoa offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cocoa there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Cocoa and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Cocoa are highly rated.
      Population
      18,891
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $144,900
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $942
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        37%
      • Own
        63%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      D+
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        847.1
        282.7
      • Murder
        16
        6.1
      • Rape
        5.3
        40.7
      • Robbery
        271.7
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        639.4
        500.1
      • Theft
        4,779.2
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        447.5
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        13%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        6%
      • 25-34 years
        13%
      • 35-44 years
        11%
      • 45-54 years
        13%
      • 55-64 years
        16%
      • 65+ years
        20%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        6%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        16%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        36%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        28%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        14%
        11%
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      Working in Cocoa

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $48,085
      National
      $69,021
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