Cocoa, Florida SperlingViews

I don't live in Cocoa, but I wish I did. This village is like the set of Pleasantville. The historic downtown area is lined with quaint antique shops, beautiful boutiques, old-fashioned ice-cream parlors, and charming restaurants. The streets are tree-lined; the architecture is restored; and the historic playhouse still offers live performances. At the center of it all is a riverfront park with a bandstand for free outdoor concerts and a launch ramp for boats. The main library nearby is in an ideal location along the river, with a wide expanse of lawn and lots of shady trees--perfect for a leisurely afternoon of reading. A few miles away is Brevard Community College, which is more like a small university. Among the modern buildings on campus are a child development center, a solar energy center, a lifelong learning center, a planetarium and observatory. The commercial district of Cocoa is more rundown, but the homes all along Indian River drive are beautiful. In addition to great weather and proximity to water sports, all the attractions of Orlando are less than an hour away. I could see myself happily living here.

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re: Quaint, adorable. . . - 1/9/2007 - 10/16/2012
Wow, I am sure you have an ideal view of Cocoa but you don't live in Cocoa that is clear. The crime rate is off the charts. Drugs are as easy as going to the neighbors and if they don't sell they know someone that does. I live in Cocoa and the area that I live (right across from BCC) is mostly non English speaking people and I know for a fact of 2 people on this street alone that are illegals. Cocoa is a very dirty place. Unemployment is at an all time high. IF you can get a job it's minimum wage not matter what degree you have or state certification you might hold. The cost of living here is out of control also. An apartment is range from $600 a month for a one bedroom in a bad neighborhood. That is just the beginning of the problems this town has. We have homeless walking the streets here daily, they are everywhere living in any wooded areas that they can find. There are even communes set up in the woods. Thats right little villages. Its too scary to let your children outside to play because of the crime and the homeless running around. You don't dare go any where and leave a window open in your house. You don't sleep with the windows open. Your view of this area is quite idealistic. Oh and free concerts? There aren't any.

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re: Quaint, adorable. . . - 1/9/2007 - 9/25/2010
This person must have been smoking a strange pipe. I agree with some other comments that it is mostly white trash types here. The average IQ must be well below average. Very working class. Not many retirees here like the rest of Florida. Lots of pollution from people here enamoured with cheap fragrances in consumer products. Downtown Cocoa (historic Cocoa) is now getting filled with artificial fragrance so badly that I felt choked the last time I was there. Cocoa and Brevard county are wonderful if you need some government aid because the county provides all sorts of it to many citizens. If you aren't on government aid and need cheap housing and a low cost of living, then it could be the place for you. Don't expect to meet people with much thought in their head, though.

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re: Quaint, adorable. . . - 1/9/2007 - 4/11/2008
We are thinking about moving to Cocoa. What would the daily commute to Kennedy Space Center be like? How much traffic, how long would it take you, etc. Thanks!!!

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living in cocoa FL - 1/18/2011

We have lived in cocoa FL for 7yrs and rockledge before cocoa for 20yrs,we now live in cocoa,it's a very dirty town has nothing to offer,the crime yet unreported most.The crime is high and the drug problem is terrible.We are looking to move in the next two years as I don't want my grand children to grow up in this place I don't even like calling it home,the property around us is eaither empty or dirty,the jobs there are none!!!The law in forcement are terrilbe and treat everyone like your guilty.I can't wait to get out of here the only thing I will miss and my grand babies will be Disney but we can always hop on a plane.I so sorry that we decidied to make this dirty place our home or choose to live we plan on heading north my hole family,CT I think and I grew up there a beautiful place close to NY,if we choose to go to the city,good luck finding a great place to live I guess it's ture live and learn.WE HATE COCOA dirtist place I have seen.......nothing here[read more...]

A great Place To Live - 9/2/2009

A great place to live.[read more...]

Historic Cocoa Florida a Great Place to Live - 4/17/2009

I wish to thank those who recognized Cocoa, Florida as one of the top ten places to live. As a Resident of Cocoa, for over 30 years, I am glad this city is finally getting the recognition it deserves. With everyones idea of Florida being overcrowded Beaches and strips of Condo's it is nice to see Historic Cocoa with quaint little town of Historic Cocoa Village that is well noted for Day Trips and Art Fairs being recognized. I live in a Historic Home built by a famous Miami Architect in the 1920's, there is a great quality of Life here and low cost of Living. For anyone seeking a quiet, nice town that is affordable and offers a great Cultural Lifestyle, they need to explore the optiions in Cocoa Florida.[read more...]

feels like the living dead here - 6/19/2008

I am searching desperately to find a place out of florida especially brevard county area to move. Cocoa is a white trash,redneck sort of place The city seems to hate the idea of expansion,cops are ticket happy for 5 miles over and it is a very corrupt area,bums all over if all you want to do is party and hang at the beach,pay alot for food/housing mostly OLD homes then it would be perfect for you. You are hard pressed to find anything healthy to eat here gyms are all nasty and dirty by 9pm everything is closed unless you want to hit a cheesy strip club or bar.Sorry but this is hell for me and i have been doing alot of research trying to find a place to live where i can feel alive and maybe even date. UGGGGGG nasty place[read more...]

Quaint, adorable. . . - 1/9/2007

I don't live in Cocoa, but I wish I did. This village is like the set of Pleasantville. The historic downtown area is lined with quaint antique shops, beautiful boutiques, old-fashioned ice-cream parlors, and charming restaurants. The streets are tree-lined; the architecture is restored; and the historic playhouse still offers live performances. At the center of it all is a riverfront park with a bandstand for free outdoor concerts and a launch ramp for boats. The main library nearby is in an ideal location along the river, with a wide expanse of lawn and lots of shady trees--perfect for a leisurely afternoon of reading. A few miles away is Brevard Community College, which is more like a small university. Among the modern buildings on campus are a child development center, a solar energy center, a lifelong learning center, a planetarium and observatory. The commercial district of Cocoa is more rundown, but the homes all along Indian River drive are beautiful. In addition to great weather and proximity to water sports, all the attractions of Orlando are less than an hour away. I could see myself happily living here.[read more...]