Brevard County · Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville · population 19,909
Where Cocoa stands
Steady, no major recent move.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 13.3 price-to-rent ratio, buying generally beats renting in Cocoa on a long-enough horizon. The headline math is that one year of mortgage payments approximates 13.3 years of rent — well below the 15+ threshold where ownership starts to dominate.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Cocoa has held up across the cycle: home values at $296,874 with +5.1% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Cocoa is in a state where home insurance costs have doubled, climate risk repricing is still in progress, and the buyer pool is constrained by both. The bear case writes itself and is currently winning.
About Cocoa
Cocoa is a city in Brevard County, Florida, with an estimated population of 19,909. It anchors the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area. The population grew 1.1% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Cocoa is $296,874 as of 2026-04, down 1.9% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.1% annual growth (-5.1% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Cocoa average $1,855 per month, up 4.0% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
▼ Bear case
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Run the numbers for Cocoa
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Current weather
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Open current Cocoa listings on the major real-estate sites.
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Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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