Moving to Cocoa, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-11-12, the median home sold in Cocoa, Florida over the last 12 months went for $319,000 (146 closings across 148 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $211 per square foot for a median 1,452-sq-ft home built around 1990. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 21 days, and with 189 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 15.5 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 98% of their original asking price. That median is 21% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Cocoa right now — November 2026
Live pages for your move: 271 homes for sale in Cocoa · Luxury homes · New construction · Condos (34) · Homes by ZIP (3 ZIPs) · New listings this week · Price reductions · What your budget buys in Brevard County · Cost of living · Best neighborhoods · Property tax · Flood zones by neighborhood · Brevard County homes for sale.
MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated November 12, 2026.
What your budget buys in Cocoa
Three price points from 499 recent Cocoa closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $189,900: the typical sale in this band was a 2-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,065 sq ft, built around 1986 (48 sales).
- Around $319,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,712 sq ft, built around 2003 (78 sales).
- Around $400,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,830 sq ft, built around 2008 (77 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Cocoa
Take the median $319,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.18% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,729/month. Brevard County’s typical total millage is 15.60 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $4,197/year ($350/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Brevard County is about $2,348/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 41% of current Cocoa listings carry an HOA, with a median of $250/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,274/month to own the median Cocoa home.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Brevard County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: Cocoa’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St John | 73 | $319,000 | 21 |
| N Port St John | 26 | $322,000 | 27 |
| Adamson Creek | 12 | $379,500 | — |
| Canaveral Groves | 12 | $444,950 | — |
| Cypress Woods | 12 | $355,000 | — |
| Hickory Ridge | 12 | $357,950 | — |
| Northwest Lakes Condo | 12 | $222,450 | — |
| Watermark Phase 1 And 2 | 12 | $386,495 | — |
Cocoa by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 32926 (233 sales, median $330,000), 32922 (139 sales, median $240,000), 32927 (122 sales, median $262,500).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 69% were single-family homes, 1% townhomes or villas, and 15% condos. New construction accounted for 2% of closings. The housing stock skews mixed: 17% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 28% before 1980.
Getting around from Cocoa
Measured from the center of Cocoa’s recent sales: Melbourne is about 24 miles; Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 33 miles; Downtown Orlando is about 38 miles; Daytona Beach is about 59 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Brevard County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Brevard County’s typical millage of 15.60; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Brevard County average of $2,348/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
Cocoa: the case for and against
What works in Cocoa’s favor
- prices run 21% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 21 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 15.5 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your Cocoa relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Cocoa right now
- Cost of living in Cocoa
- Best neighborhoods in Cocoa
- New construction in Cocoa
- Find an agent in Cocoa
- Cocoa ZIP codes with prices
- Search every Cocoa community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Cocoa communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Brevard County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.