salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Most homes (78%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,320 a year. That is $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 415 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rockledge?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rockledge
| Size | Rockledge | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,500+ | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,871 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,994 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,860 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rockledge overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Rockledge, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rockledge
Life in Rockledge
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rockledge?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $287 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $338,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rockledge, FL?
Renting in Rockledge costs a median of about $2,633 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Rockledge?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,320 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rockledge cheap or expensive?
Rockledge is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.8% of the typical household income of $90,869. It ranks 415th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rockledge?
The median homeowner in Rockledge pays $2,088 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is Rockledge more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rockledge?
The median home value in Rockledge is $338,100, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
29,133 people live in Rockledge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.