Cape Canaveral is in Brevard County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 10,000 residents, a median age of 47 and a median household income of $68,000. The figures below compare it on the same terms as every city on this site, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.
Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data
| PopulationU.S. Census | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 47 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $68,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $400,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $2,000 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 8% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 90°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 68°F |
| Commute to Downtown Orlando | 55 minutes |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | 2 minutes |
| County | Brevard County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
| Unemployment 2024U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 3.5% |
| Cost of living 2024Bureau of Economic Analysis | 100 vs U.S. 100 |
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Incomes run $85,000 in Satellite Beach and $68,000 in Cape Canaveral. Expect to pay around $450,000 in Satellite Beach and $400,000 in Cape Canaveral at the median. Cape Canaveral is much the smaller, 10,000 residents against 11,000.
Read more about Satellite Beach →Expect to pay around $470,000 in Cocoa Beach and $400,000 in Cape Canaveral at the median. If you rent before buying, budget $2,300 in Cocoa Beach or $2,000 in Cape Canaveral. Cape Canaveral is much the smaller, 10,000 residents against 11,000.
Read more about Cocoa Beach →The beach is 2 minutes from Cape Canaveral and 10 from Rockledge. Cape Canaveral is much the smaller, 10,000 residents against 30,000. Expect to pay around $400,000 in Cape Canaveral and $340,000 in Rockledge at the median.
Read more about Rockledge →Cape Canaveral is much the smaller, 10,000 residents against 84,000. The beach is 2 minutes from Cape Canaveral and 10 from Melbourne. Expect to pay around $400,000 in Cape Canaveral and $340,000 in Melbourne at the median.
Read more about Melbourne →Checked against the published source, not estimated