The Town FilesRockledge, Florida
City in Brevard County · population 27,678 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $338,100
- Household income
- $84,255
- Jan low / Jul high
- 51° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 49.0
Rockledge is a city of 27,678 people in Brevard County, Florida. The median home is worth $338,100, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 71% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 71% of Florida towns.
How Rockledge ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rockledge is worth $338,100, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $84,255, which is more affordable than 67% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,820 a month. 78.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rockledge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $338,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,820 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $84,255 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 78.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.4% | — |
Who lives in Rockledge
| People | Rockledge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 14.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Rockledge
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 50.5°F. About 55.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rockledge since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 29, 2023.
Severe weather in Brevard County since 1996
Brevard County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Brevard County
Brevard County had 242,124 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,051 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Rockledge itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Rockledge
6 public schools with 3,993 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKLEDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,547 | 20.9 |
| JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 665 | 17.1 |
| HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 524 | 14.2 |
| GOLFVIEW ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL | PK-6 | 459 | 13.5 |
| RALPH M WILLIAMS JUNIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 443 | 12.7 |
| RONALD MCNAIR MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 355 | 16.1 |
Towns near Rockledge
- Cocoa West, FL3.3 mi · 5,939 people · home $158,700
- Merritt Island, FL3.9 mi · 34,518 people · home $402,900
- Cocoa, FL4.1 mi · 19,041 people · home $246,100
- Viera East, FL4.3 mi · 11,687 people · home $396,700
- Viera West, FL5.3 mi · 16,688 people · home $546,600
- Cocoa Beach, FL6.7 mi · 11,354 people · home $503,200
- Sharpes, FL8.6 mi · 3,115 people · home $295,800
- Cape Canaveral, FL9.5 mi · 9,972 people · home $372,400
Rockledge questions
Is Rockledge, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rockledge scores better for retirees than 57% of Florida towns and quieter than 47%. 24.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.0).
How much does a house cost in Rockledge?
The median owner-occupied home in Rockledge is valued at $338,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,255, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,820 a month.
What is the weather like in Rockledge?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 50.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Rockledge get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rockledge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)