Identity
Cocoa Beach is narrow by definition, ocean on one side, river on the other, and its housing reflects that: condominium buildings, beach cottages and canal homes packed into a limited strip.
Brevard County
Cocoa Beach
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A barrier-island surf town on the Atlantic, with a pier, low-rise condominiums and cruise-port access at Port Canaveral.
Location and access
Brevard County on the barrier island, reached by SR-520 and SR-528 from Orlando.
Everyday life
Day to day, this is what you can expect: surf, pier and beach access daily; groceries and services on the island and in Merritt Island.
- Cocoa Beach Pier.
- Port Canaveral and the cruise terminals.
- The Banana River and its launch points.
Housing
- Oceanfront and near-beach condominiums.
- Canal-front single-family homes.
- Older beach cottages, many renovated.
New construction
very limited by island area; mostly redevelopment of existing sites.
Getting around
car-based, with the island itself walkable in parts; SR-528 links to Orlando.
The area
A barrier-island surf town facing the Atlantic beneath the rocket launch pads.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
The day usually starts on the water: surfers checking the break near the pier before work, then a narrow island routine of beach, groceries and the Banana River side for boating or paddleboarding. Because the island is narrow, ocean on one side, river on the other, almost nothing requires a long drive.
Routines that fit
- A daily surf or beach routine within walking or short driving distance.
- Boating or paddling on the Banana River side of the island.
- Accepting condominium living with active reserve funds and structural reporting.
- Working around cruise-ship and weekend visitor traffic tied to Port Canaveral.
Outdoors and leisure
- Cocoa Beach Pier, for fishing, walking and watching surfers.
- Port Canaveral, immediately north, for cruise departures and waterfront dining.
- The Banana River, used for kayaking, paddleboarding and boat launches.
- The public beach itself, which runs the length of the island.
Eating and shopping
Restaurants cluster near the pier and along the main strip, mixing casual surf-town spots with seafood aimed at both people who live here and cruise-bound visitors. Everyday groceries are available on the island, with larger supermarkets a short drive over the causeway in Merritt Island.
Basic groceries, pharmacies and clinics are on the island; more complete medical care and larger retail are a short drive across the causeway to Merritt Island or Cocoa.
Seasons
Hurricane season runs June through November, and as a narrow barrier island, Cocoa Beach carries some of the more direct wind, surge and flood exposure on this coast, insurance and building reserves reflect that year-round, not just in storm months. Cruise and weekend visitor traffic through Port Canaveral adds to congestion independent of the general summer-to-winter shift in visitor numbers.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary school
1400 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
WebsiteCocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
High school
1500 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
4th Street Fillin Station
Low-key choice offering wings, tacos & sandwiches, plus vegetarian options & an extensive beer menu.
382 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.7 · 4974 reviews$$
WebsiteFlorida's Fresh Grill
Seafood-centric American cuisine presented with cocktails in a casually romantic setting.
2039 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.6 · 3238 reviews$$$
WebsiteCoconuts on the Beach
Chill beach hangout known for people-watching, bikini contests, live music & casual chow.
2 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.5 · 14099 reviews$$
WebsiteJazzy's Mainely Lobster
No-frills shack & market serving up Maine lobster, chowder & fried-seafood baskets inside & out.
210 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.5 · 4141 reviews$$
WebsiteThe Pig & Whistle
Traditional eats & pints are on offer at this British pub opened in 1985, serving till 2 AM daily.
240 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.5 · 2513 reviews$$
WebsiteSquid Lips
Chill eatery serving uniquely prepared seafood, including bacon-wrapped scallops & smoked fish dip.
2200 S Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.2 · 3756 reviews$$
WebsiteSimply Delicious Cafe & Bakery
Small restaurant featuring classic breakfast dishes & sandwich options for lunch plus baked goods.
125 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.7 · 1352 reviews$
WebsiteWhisk & Grind
Breakfast restaurant
410 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.7 · 1005 reviews$
WebsiteThe Tiny Turtle
Chill, mom-&-pop, window-serve joint with painted murals, a Caribbean fusion menu & outdoor seating.
249 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.6 · 1933 reviews$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Lori Wilson Park
Scenic coastline park featuring beach access, pavilions, grills & dunes, plus a boardwalk & fishing.
1500 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
WebsiteCocoa Beach Parking
Park
Access, Public Dog Park And, 1400 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
Sidney Fischer Park
Green oceanfront park with shaded picnic pavilions, showers, a playground & restrooms.
2200 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
WebsiteBanana River Aquatic Preserve
Coastal aquatic preserve with marshland & mangroves, plus manatees & other local wildlife.
401 Ramp Rd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Fin Expeditions | Cocoa Beach's #1 Kayak Company
Tour agency
599 Ramp Rd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
5.0 · 2709 reviews
WebsiteSurfside Playhouse
Performing arts theater
301 Ramp Rd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.7 · 354 reviews
WebsiteSpace Coast Slingshots
Car rental agency
1550 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.7 · 347 reviews
WebsiteCocoa Beach Health and Fitness
Gym
1355 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.7 · 306 reviews
WebsiteBioluminescence Tours - Cocoa Beach
Tourist attraction
1980 N Atlantic Ave Ste 211, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.7 · 136 reviews
WebsiteS 8th St Beach
Tourist attraction
789 S Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USA
4.9 · 41 reviews
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Brevard County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$369,775
median asking price (USD)
−2.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $359,350 in September 2021 to $369,775 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $359,350 in September 2021 and high of $417,000 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $359,350 |
| November 2021 | $369,900 |
| January 2022 | $369,250 |
| March 2022 | $373,126 |
| May 2022 | $402,470 |
| July 2022 | $399,900 |
| September 2022 | $380,000 |
| November 2022 | $376,400 |
| January 2023 | $375,000 |
| March 2023 | $376,500 |
| May 2023 | $382,815 |
| July 2023 | $389,000 |
| September 2023 | $390,000 |
| November 2023 | $386,250 |
| January 2024 | $387,950 |
| March 2024 | $388,283 |
| May 2024 | $397,000 |
| July 2024 | $396,510 |
| September 2024 | $390,000 |
| November 2024 | $389,000 |
| January 2025 | $385,000 |
| March 2025 | $385,000 |
| May 2025 | $389,000 |
| July 2025 | $381,313 |
| September 2025 | $379,000 |
| November 2025 | $374,700 |
| January 2026 | $374,200 |
| March 2026 | $377,450 |
| May 2026 | $375,000 |
| July 2026 | $375,000 |
| September 2026 | $369,775 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Brevard County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$222
USD per square foot
−2.6% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $205 in September 2021 to $222 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $205 in September 2021 and high of $238 in September 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $205 |
| November 2021 | $210 |
| January 2022 | $212 |
| March 2022 | $221 |
| May 2022 | $233 |
| July 2022 | $233 |
| September 2022 | $230 |
| November 2022 | $224 |
| January 2023 | $222 |
| March 2023 | $223 |
| May 2023 | $228 |
| July 2023 | $231 |
| September 2023 | $238 |
| November 2023 | $234 |
| January 2024 | $235 |
| March 2024 | $234 |
| May 2024 | $238 |
| July 2024 | $237 |
| September 2024 | $233 |
| November 2024 | $233 |
| January 2025 | $235 |
| March 2025 | $237 |
| May 2025 | $235 |
| July 2025 | $231 |
| September 2025 | $228 |
| November 2025 | $225 |
| January 2026 | $225 |
| March 2026 | $226 |
| May 2026 | $223 |
| July 2026 | $222 |
| September 2026 | $222 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Brevard County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
3,554
active listings
−14.9% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 1,293 in September 2021 to 3,554 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 765 in March 2022 and high of 4,561 in April 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,293 |
| November 2021 | 1,179 |
| January 2022 | 904 |
| March 2022 | 765 |
| May 2022 | 1,064 |
| July 2022 | 1,759 |
| September 2022 | 2,042 |
| November 2022 | 2,380 |
| January 2023 | 2,364 |
| March 2023 | 2,146 |
| May 2023 | 2,050 |
| July 2023 | 2,138 |
| September 2023 | 2,516 |
| November 2023 | 3,066 |
| January 2024 | 3,195 |
| March 2024 | 3,409 |
| May 2024 | 3,647 |
| July 2024 | 3,809 |
| September 2024 | 3,934 |
| November 2024 | 4,063 |
| January 2025 | 4,057 |
| March 2025 | 4,431 |
| May 2025 | 4,538 |
| July 2025 | 4,462 |
| September 2025 | 4,175 |
| November 2025 | 4,044 |
| January 2026 | 3,876 |
| March 2026 | 3,902 |
| May 2026 | 3,749 |
| July 2026 | 3,625 |
| September 2026 | 3,554 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Brevard County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
1,056
new listings in the month
−5.7% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 1,322 in September 2021 to 1,056 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 896 in December 2022 and high of 1,574 in April 2024. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,322 |
| November 2021 | 1,292 |
| January 2022 | 1,076 |
| March 2022 | 1,382 |
| May 2022 | 1,550 |
| July 2022 | 1,500 |
| September 2022 | 1,292 |
| November 2022 | 936 |
| January 2023 | 1,172 |
| March 2023 | 1,292 |
| May 2023 | 1,352 |
| July 2023 | 1,152 |
| September 2023 | 1,252 |
| November 2023 | 1,086 |
| January 2024 | 1,236 |
| March 2024 | 1,504 |
| May 2024 | 1,488 |
| July 2024 | 1,278 |
| September 2024 | 1,186 |
| November 2024 | 1,172 |
| January 2025 | 1,472 |
| March 2025 | 1,536 |
| May 2025 | 1,280 |
| July 2025 | 1,188 |
| September 2025 | 1,120 |
| November 2025 | 1,104 |
| January 2026 | 1,396 |
| March 2026 | 1,256 |
| May 2026 | 1,264 |
| July 2026 | 1,132 |
| September 2026 | 1,056 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Brevard County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
68
days on market
−9.3% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 40 in September 2021 to 68 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 29 in May 2022 and high of 78 in December 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 40 |
| November 2021 | 52 |
| January 2022 | 66 |
| March 2022 | 33 |
| May 2022 | 29 |
| July 2022 | 32 |
| September 2022 | 45 |
| November 2022 | 53 |
| January 2023 | 60 |
| March 2023 | 52 |
| May 2023 | 47 |
| July 2023 | 52 |
| September 2023 | 47 |
| November 2023 | 53 |
| January 2024 | 66 |
| March 2024 | 54 |
| May 2024 | 52 |
| July 2024 | 61 |
| September 2024 | 66 |
| November 2024 | 71 |
| January 2025 | 73 |
| March 2025 | 59 |
| May 2025 | 65 |
| July 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 68 |
| September 2026 | 68 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Brevard County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- Wind, flood and salt exposure drive insurance and maintenance.
- Condominium reserves and structural reporting matter here.
- Tourist and cruise traffic peaks on weekends.
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