How many renters in Cocoa, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.5% (±10.6 points) of renting households in Cocoa, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.5% (±10.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.5% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.0% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cocoa
| Share of income spent on rent | Cocoa | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.7% (±5.9 points) | 9.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.9% (±4.3 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±5.3 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±4.4 points) | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±4.4 points) | 8.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.5% (±9.6 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 against Brevard County, its state and the nation
| Cocoa | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.5% (±10.6 points) | 55.8% (±2.3 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.5% (±9.6 points) | 47.2% (±2.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.0% (±5.5 points) | 33.3% (±1.3 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,306 (±$6,741) | $52,625 (±$1,865) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,274 (±$123) | $1,556 (±$27) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cocoa, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brevard County (55.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Brevard County, Cocoa ranks 11 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 355 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa | — | 61.5% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Cocoa West | 1.3 mi | 71.1% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tropical Park | 3.4 mi | 59.7% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockledge | 4.1 mi | 55.4% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpes | 4.6 mi | 48.5% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Merritt Island | 6.6 mi | 64.6% (±27.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merritt Island | 7.1 mi | 53.3% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port St. John | 7.4 mi | 43.8% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Viera East | 8.4 mi | 45.8% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 11 | Cocoa | 61.5% (±10.6 points) |
| 12 | Tropical Park | 59.7% (±19.6 points) |
| 13 | Palm Bay | 59.5% (±5.8 points) |
| 14 | Titusville | 59.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 15 | Patrick AFB | 58.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 16 | Cocoa Beach | 56.2% (±12.5 points) |
| 17 | Melbourne | 56.1% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Brevard County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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
Are renters in Cocoa rent-burdened?
61.5% of renting households in Cocoa 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cocoa, FL spends 36.0% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cocoa city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cocoa city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cocoa city, 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 city, Florida (place:13150, 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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