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Cocoa Beach, FL

Cocoa Beach is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The first non-native settlement in the area was by a family of freed slaves following the American Civil War. In 1888, a group of men from Cocoa bought the entire tract of land, which went undeveloped until it was bought out in 1923 by a member of the group—Gus Edwards, Cocoa's city attorney. At that time, Edwards' total holdings included approximately 600 acres (240 ha). He stopped practicing law to devote all his efforts to developing the area.

In 1965, Cocoa Beach High School requested that Cocoa Avenue, the street that the school was located on, be renamed Minutemen Boulevard, in honor of the school's mascot, the Minuteman.

Cocoa Beach started its major growth during the 1960s. There was a 1000% population increase from 1950 to 1960, mainly as a result of the U.S. space program. NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of town. Many people moved to Cocoa Beach due to jobs connected to the space program and in search of new opportunities.

Cocoa Beach was the setting for the 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie, although no episodes were actually filmed there, and star Barbara Eden only made two visits during the show's production—both in 1969, for publicity. Cocoa Beach High School was used as the school in the 2002 movie Race to Space.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.0 square miles (39 km²). 4.9 square miles (13 km²) of it is land and 10.1 square miles (26 km²) of it (67.49%) is water. Bordering the city on the north is Cape Canaveral; on the south is Crescent Beach; on the east is the Atlantic Ocean (5.6 mi or 9.0 km of oceanfront); on the west is the Banana River.

Propelled by a powerful hurricane, the ocean pushed its way through the barrier islands centuries ago and formed the Thousand Islands in the Banana River.

Health and wellness are integral to the Cocoa Beach lifestyle. The city offers residents and visitors access to quality healthcare services, including Cape Canaveral Hospital. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) provides individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers specializes in physical therapy for balance and vestibular disorders, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain management, and pre/post-surgical rehabilitation. NovaCare Rehabilitation is offering physical therapy services for sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, post-stroke rehabilitation, pediatric therapy, and women's health. Orthopedic Center of Florida provides orthopedic-focused physical therapy, including joint replacement rehabilitation, spine therapy, sports medicine, and hand therapy.

Top sites in Cocoa Beach, FL are Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier, The Dinosaur Store, and Lori Wilson Park.

Population: 11,386 (2024). ZIP code: 32931. Area code: 321. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Area: 15.19 sq mi (39.34 km²).

FAQs

What makes Cocoa Beach, FL popular?

Cocoa Beach is an awesome area to visit. From staying for a weekend or just taking a day trip visiting one of the closest beaches to not just Disney but, Orlando and even Universal Studios! Cocoa Beach is located in Brevard County Florida, also known as the Space Coast.

What is the cost of living in Cocoa Beach, FL?

The cost of living in Brevard, FL County is 95.6, which is below the US average of 100. This means that essential goods and services such as groceries, healthcare, and utilities are slightly cheaper in Brevard than the national average. Despite this lower cost of living, the median value of houses in Brevard is still quite high at $357,500 - much higher than the US average house value of $338,100. This indicates that Brevard has some desirable qualities that make it an attractive place to live even with its lower cost of living compared to other parts of the country.

What is the poverty rate in Brevard County, FL?

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brevard County, FL (63.1k out of 595k people) live below the poverty line. A number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty is Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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City of Cocoa Beach

Wikipedia

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Bestplaces

Village Food Tours

Cape Canaveral Hospital

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

NovaCare Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Center of Florida 

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier

The Dinosaur Store

Lori Wilson Park

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