City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

Rockledge, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Rockledge - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

28,279
Residents
$83,009
Median income
$305,800
Median home
$1,709
Median rent (state)

Rockledge - the verdict

Rockledge ranks in the 65th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

65th
percentile, household income
66th
percentile, home value
68th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Rockledge, FL

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 28,279 residents in Rockledge, a small city within Florida. Median household income here is $83,009 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 4.9%. Typical homes in Rockledge are valued around $305,800, and the median resident age is 48.0 years. 34.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 58.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 68 residential building permits were authorized in Rockledge (Stable), up 1% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Florida scores 103.4 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,709 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Florida, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 98.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

28,279 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$83,009 /yr

Poverty 4.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Rockledge compare to other US cities?

Rockledge measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 65% higher than other cities
Home value 66% pricier than other cities
Median rent 68% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Rockledge against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Florida's city distribution

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Rockledge ranks #634 - the 31st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Rockledge only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#287 of 903
68th percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#537 of 930
40th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#422 of 894
53rd percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#634 of 930
31st percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#324 of 930
65th percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

65thIncome percentile

65th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Rockledge's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$305,800 34th percentile more affordable than 34% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Rockledge $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Rockledge, FL Rockledge, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Rockledge, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Rockledge, FL median $83,009/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Rockledge, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Rockledge, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 34.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
28,279
Median Income
$83,009
Median Home Value
$305,800
Median Age
48.0
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Labor force participation
58.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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26,000 residents28,000 residents30,000 residents32,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 27,712 residents 31,343 residents ▲ +13.1%
Rockledge's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
68
housing units authorized
Single-Family
60
detached homes
Multifamily
8
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 67
2020 323
2021 43
2022 410
2023 901
2024 68

Permit volume increased 1% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
82.0%
Carpool
3.8%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
0.2%
Work from Home
12.7%
Other
0.9%

Based on 14,503 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Rockledge sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,709/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Apollo Beach
28,347 people
Citrus Park
28,163 people
Leesburg
28,461 people
Crestview
28,046 people
Golden Gate
28,767 people
West Melbourne
27,643 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Rockledge's 28,279 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Fort Mill, SC
28,281 people
Glen Ellyn, IL
28,270 people
Bergenfield, NJ
28,269 people
Aberdeen, SD
28,297 people
Fortuna Foothills, AZ
28,227 people
Forney, TX
28,222 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Rockledge's $83,009 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Corvallis, MT
$83,011 median income
Cecilia, KY
$83,016 median income
Blairsburg, IA
$83,000 median income
Smithland, IA
$83,000 median income
Trenton, UT
$83,000 median income
Brookside, OH
$83,021 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Rockledge, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Rockledge, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 72.0% 17.1% 6.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.1% White 72.0% Black or African American 17.1% Asian 1.7% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 2.4% Two or more races 6.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Rockledge compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Rockledge (this city) 28,279 $83,009
Apollo Beach 28,347 $113,130
Citrus Park 28,163 $84,220
Leesburg 28,461 $47,506
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Rockledge, FL?

What is the population of Rockledge, FL? +

Rockledge, FL has a population of 28,279 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Rockledge, FL? +

Rockledge households earn a median of $83,009 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Rockledge? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Rockledge; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Rockledge, FL? +

Homes in Rockledge carry a median value of $305,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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