Palm Bay metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Cocoa Beach, FL
About Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach is Brevard's classic surf town on a barrier island between the Atlantic and the Banana River, famous for the Cocoa Beach Pier and as the hometown setting of "I Dream of Jeannie." Housing is dominated by beachside condos, mid-century ranch homes, and vacation rentals, with a tourism-driven economy. It skews younger and more visitor-oriented than its mainland neighbors.
Home prices in Cocoa Beach
The median listing price in Cocoa Beach is $478,750.
Top places in Cocoa Beach
- Cocoa Beach Pier
- Ron Jon Surf Shop
- Lori Wilson Park
- Alan Shepard Park
- Florida Surf Museum
- Thousand Islands Conservation Area
- Banana River
Commuting from Cocoa Beach
- Typical drive to downtown Melbourne: ~40 minutes (approximate; via FL-520 W / A1A).
Schools in Cocoa Beach
Public schools: Brevard Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Cocoa Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cocoa Beach, FL?
The median listing price in Cocoa Beach is $478,750. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Cocoa Beach, FL?
Typical drive to downtown Melbourne: ~40 minutes (approximate; via FL-520 W / A1A). - Which school district serves Cocoa Beach, FL?
Cocoa Beach is served by Brevard Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.