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Cape Canaveral
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    Cape Canaveral

    #8 in Best Places to Live in Brevard County
    • A
      Overall Grade
    • 8 reviews
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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        B minus
      4. Nightlife
        A+
      5. Good for Families
        A minus
      6. Diversity
        C+
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        A
      9. Cost of Living
        B
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B+
      12. Commute
        B+
      Cape Canaveral is a with a population of 9,979. Cape Canaveral is in Brevard County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Cape Canaveral offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cape Canaveral there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Cape Canaveral and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cape Canaveral are highly rated.
      Population
      9,979
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $270,100
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $938
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Urban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        40%
      • Own
        60%
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      Cape Canaveral Rankings

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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        282.7
      • Murder
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      C+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        5%
      • 10-17 years
        2%
      • 18-24 years
        4%
      • 25-34 years
        6%
      • 35-44 years
        9%
      • 45-54 years
        13%
      • 55-64 years
        27%
      • 65+ years
        34%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        11%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        23%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        33%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        27%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        5%
        11%
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      Working in Cape Canaveral

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $58,396
      National
      $69,021
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      Cape Canaveral Reviews

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