Living in Cape Canaveral, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Cape Canaveral. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 2,142
Cape Canaveral at a Glance
Median Home Value
$308,900
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,682
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
6.3 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
26/100
Car-Dependent
Median Income
$69,503
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 42
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Score: 76.25
Population
2,142
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$308,900
Median Rent
$1,682
Median Income
$69,503
Affordability Index
95
Homeownership Rate
81.0%
Electricity Rate
10.4¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$94
10% above nat'l avg
45% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
6.3 per 1K
Property Crime
20.8 per 1K
75% above nat'l avg
9% above nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
26/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
50/100
46% below nat'l avg
Car-Dependent
N/A
50
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
42 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Near nat'l avg
30% above nat'l avg
Schools
Total Schools
4
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High School
1
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