What is the rental vacancy rate in Cocoa, FL?
The rental vacancy rate in Cocoa, FL is 24.0% (±5.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.2% (±1.3 points).
1,699 (±281) homes, 16.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Cocoa, the rental vacancy rate went from 16.0% in 2015–2019 to 24.0% in 2020–2024 (+8.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 24.0% (±5.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.2% (±1.3 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,699 (±281)
Vacancy in Cocoa against Brevard County, its state and the nation
| Cocoa | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 24.0% (±5.0 points) | 10.8% (±1.1 points) | 7.6% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,699 (±281) | 41,610 (±1,774) | 1,503,660 (±20,826) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Cocoa, the rental vacancy rate is higher than in Brevard County (10.8%).
It is also higher than in Florida (7.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Cocoa
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa | — | 24.0% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Cocoa West | 1.3 mi | 10.9% (±8.3 points) | Lower |
| Tropical Park | 3.4 mi | 5.8% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Rockledge | 4.1 mi | 10.7% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Sharpes | 4.6 mi | 28.1% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Merritt Island | 6.6 mi | 24.5% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merritt Island | 7.1 mi | 18.3% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port St. John | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Viera East | 8.4 mi | 7.0% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cocoa West, FL (10.9%), Tropical Park, FL (5.8%), Rockledge, FL (10.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Brevard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharpes | 28.1% (±20.5 points) |
| 2 | North Merritt Island | 24.5% (±16.8 points) |
| 3 | Cocoa | 24.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 4 | Cape Canaveral | 23.9% (±6.4 points) |
| 5 | Melbourne Beach | 22.4% (±24.6 points) |
| 6 | Mims | 20.1% (±16.5 points) |
| 7 | Merritt Island | 18.3% (±5.7 points) |
| 8 | Titusville | 17.9% (±4.8 points) |
| 9 | Cocoa Beach | 15.1% (±8.8 points) |
Showing 9 of 29 places in Brevard County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cocoa
Is it hard to find a rental in Cocoa?
The rental vacancy rate in Cocoa, FL is 24.0% (±5.0 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Cocoa tighter than it was?
In Cocoa, the rental vacancy rate went from 16.0% in 2015–2019 to 24.0% in 2020–2024 (+8.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Cocoa?
An estimated 1,699 (±281) housing units, 16.6% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cocoa city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 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) for Cocoa city, Florida (place:13150, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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