Cape Canaveral, FL Utility & Living Guide

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Cape Canaveral, FL Utility & Living Guide

Living in Cape Canaveral offers a unique coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches and space-related attractions.

Last updated: June 5, 2026
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$1400/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$380,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Florida Power & Light (FPL)
🔥 Gas

N/A
💧 Water

$45/mo

City of Cape Canaveral Utilities
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Waste Management
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead $255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1400/mo
2 Bedrooms$1800/mo
3 Bedrooms$2400/mo
Median Home Price$380,000
Property Tax Rate1.1%
Avg Childcare/mo$1000

Housing demand is driven by proximity to the Kennedy Space Center and beaches. Prices have risen due to limited inventory and coastal appeal.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

105

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

+5% above national average

Groceries

102

Transportation

98

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$1000

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7.5%
Property Tax Rate1.1%
<p>State 6% + County 1.5%</p>

Florida has no state income tax.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

50

Higher = safer
School Rating

6.5/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$1000/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+8% growing
Political Climate
Purple
Business Momentum
High with aerospace, tourism, and marine industries
Top Local Concerns
coastal erosion, traffic congestion, housing affordability
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit; most families rely on cars, but sidewalks are common in residential areas.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
  • 🎯
    Jetty Park Beach
  • 🎯
    Manatee Sanctuary Park

Best Neighborhoods for Families

South Cove and The Cape offer family-friendly communities with parks and schools. Oceanfront areas are pricier but highly desirable.

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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse

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Short-term rental restrictions apply in some zones. Coastal construction must meet hurricane-resistant standards.

Tourism and aerospace industries are boosting local incomes. Remote work is increasing demand for housing near amenities.

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📊 Cape Canaveral — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$58,396
👤 Median Age
58.6
🏠 Homeownership Rate
59.9%
🔑 Renter Rate
40.1%
📉 Poverty Rate
9.7%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.6%
📡 Internet Access
84.7%
🎓 College Educated
31.7%