How many renters in Cocoa West, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
71.1% (±13.7 points) of renting households in Cocoa West, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 71.1% (±13.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 68.4% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Cocoa West
| Share of income spent on rent | Cocoa West | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.0% (±9.1 points) | 9.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.4% (±6.2 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.9% (±7.2 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.5% (±2.8 points) | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.7% (±3.3 points) | 8.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 68.4% (±13.3 points) | 47.2% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Cocoa West against Brevard County, its state and the nation
| Cocoa West | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 71.1% (±13.7 points) | 55.8% (±2.3 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 68.4% (±13.3 points) | 47.2% (±2.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 33.3% (±1.3 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,815 (±$7,011) | $52,625 (±$1,865) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,162 (±$64) | $1,556 (±$27) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cocoa West, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Brevard County (55.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Brevard County, Cocoa West ranks 4 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 149 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Cocoa West
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa West | — | 71.1% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Cocoa | 1.3 mi | 61.5% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockledge | 3.3 mi | 55.4% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tropical Park | 4.2 mi | 59.7% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpes | 5.9 mi | 48.5% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merritt Island | 6.7 mi | 53.3% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Viera East | 7.5 mi | 45.8% (±20.7 points) | Lower |
| North Merritt Island | 7.9 mi | 64.6% (±27.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Viera West | 8.1 mi | 41.7% (±13.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Merritt Island, FL (53.3%), Viera East, FL (45.8%), Viera West, FL (41.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Brevard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant-Valkaria | 100.0% (±111.2 points) |
| 2 | Indialantic | 76.1% (±20.5 points) |
| 3 | Melbourne Beach | 73.7% (±50.7 points) |
| 4 | Cocoa West | 71.1% (±13.7 points) |
| 5 | Micco | 69.7% (±19.2 points) |
| 6 | June Park | 65.9% (±38.6 points) |
| 7 | South Patrick Shores | 64.9% (±26.0 points) |
| 8 | North Merritt Island | 64.6% (±27.2 points) |
| 9 | Melbourne Village | 64.5% (±41.1 points) |
| 10 | Indian Harbour Beach | 62.5% (±20.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 29 places in Brevard County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Cocoa West is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cocoa West
Are renters in Cocoa West rent-burdened?
71.1% of renting households in Cocoa West pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Cocoa West spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cocoa West, FL spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cocoa West CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cocoa West CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cocoa West CDP, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cocoa West CDP, Florida (place:13225, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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