Cape Canaveral, FL Housing Market & City Data

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5.0
Average City Rating
10,470
Population Estimate
$242,192
Median Home Value
95.6%
Employment Rate
35.5%
Bachelor's Degree+

Cape Canaveral City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Cape Canaveral home.

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(1 Reviews)

Bobby Freeman

Thoughts about Cape Canaveral, FL: Cape Canaveral is a hidden gem on Florida's Space Coast "” a quieter, more laid-back neighbor to Cocoa Beach with the same incredible beach access, beautiful sunrises, and a front-row seat to rocket launches. It's perfect for anyone looking for a relaxed coastal lifestyle with close proximity to everything. What home buyers should know: ðŸ�–ï¸� Vibe: Cape Canaveral offers a peaceful, small-town feel with wide beaches, friendly neighbors, and easy access to waterfront activities. It's ideal for retirees, full-time residents, or snowbirds looking for a low-key coastal escape. 🚢 Cruise Life: You're minutes from Port Canaveral, one of the busiest cruise ports in the world "” perfect for spontaneous getaways. ðŸ�¢ Real Estate: You'll find many well-kept oceanfront and riverfront condos, along with townhomes and low-maintenance properties "” often at a better value than Cocoa Beach. 🚀 Rocket Views: One of the best places to watch SpaceX and NASA launches "” right from your balcony or the beach. If you're thinking about making Cape Canaveral your home "” or your getaway "” I'd be honored to help. I'm Bobby Freeman with McCoy Freeman Compass, your local real estate expert on the Space Coast. 📞 Bobby Freeman ðŸŒ� www.CocoaBeachCondoGallery.com

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$267
Median Listing Price$322,500
Median Days on Market77
Active Listings130
New Listings42
Total Listings (Active + Pending)156
Avg Listing Price$394,209
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-3%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY8%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.5
Family Dual Income26.2
Median Household Income$54,653
Median Individual Income$30,565
Home Ownership62.7%
Home Value$242,192
Median Rent$893
Rent Burden31.3%
Poverty10.0%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED6.1%
  • Highschool Education23.7%
  • Some College34.7%
  • Bachelors Degree20.4%
  • Graduate Degree15.1%
  • Total College or Above35.5%
  • Stem Degree45.7%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male49.9%
  • Female50.1%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married46.3%
  • Divorced22.8%
  • Never Married22.1%
  • Widowed8.7%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityCape Canaveral
State IDFL
Population10,470

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 189.7%
19–296.7%
30–398.9%
40–499.0%
Age Group% of Population
50–5920.6%
60–6920.8%
70–7916.1%
80+8.3%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation49.0%
Unemployment Rate4.4%
Disabled18.3%

ETHNICITY

White94.3%
Black1.7%
Asian1.4%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.3%
Multiple2.0%

OTHER

Hispanic4.3%
Limited English1.4%
Health Uninsured11.3%
Veteran17.0%

Local Discussions

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  1. Is Cape Canaveral, FL a good place to buy a house?

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  2. What are the best neighborhoods in Cape Canaveral, FL for families?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Cape Canaveral, FL housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Cape Canaveral, FL?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Canaveral, FL?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Cape Canaveral, FL?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Cape Canaveral, FL for first-time home buyers?

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Neighborhoods in Cape Canaveral, FL

Get to know neighborhoods in Cape Canaveral, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Plaza Condominiums

    The Plaza Condominiums ↗

    Median asking price
    $62,950
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    33
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7.5/10 · 2 schools

  • The Oaks

    The Oaks ↗

    Median asking price
    $167,700
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    25
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7.5/10 · 2 schools

  • Treasure Island Club

    Treasure Island Club ↗

    Median asking price
    $61,050
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    23
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7.5/10 · 2 schools

  • Seaport Oceanfront Condo

    The Seaport Oceanfront Condominiums ↗

    Median asking price
    $399,700
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    21
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7.5/10 · 2 schools

  • Canaveral Bay Condominiums

    Canaveral Bay Condominiums ↗

    Median asking price
    $200,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    20
    —

    Nearby schools · estimated

    Ratings not available

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.