Living in Rockledge, FL
Small city in Florida
Rockledge is a small city in Florida, home to about 28,000 people, with 638,000 living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Rockledge a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Dog-friendly: 12 dog parks within 9 mi
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.67% property tax
- Safe: violent crime is 0.6× the US rate (FBI 2019)
- Easy flying: MCO is 35 mi away
👎 Cons
- Fewer graduates: 35% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Smaller job market: about 638,000 people live within 31 mi
- Fewer family amenities than most places
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Key facts
Living in Rockledge: common questions
What is the cost of living in Rockledge?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $367k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,330 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 100, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Rockledge?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.67% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Rockledge safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.6× in FBI 2019 data).
How are the schools in Rockledge?
Public schools in Rockledge test close to the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 17 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in Rockledge?
Rockledge is warm all year: winter days average around 74°F and summer days around 90°F.
Does Rockledge get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from hurricanes and flooding: 15 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.45 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Rockledge?
The nearest major airport is MCO, about 35 mi away.
How Rockledge scores
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