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Cape Canaveral, Florida Real Estate

Homes, values and local insight for Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida. Typical home value $317,000.

Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes

Ryan and Megan Winslow Broker Owners3,000+ homes soldSince 2009 REALTOR®4 states broker in FL, MA, CT, RIU.S. Army RetiredBest of Central MA winners
$317,000Typical home value
-1.8%Home values, past year
10,014Residents (2024)
$70,585Median household income
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Life in Cape Canaveral, FL

Cape Canaveral is a small beachside city on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River. It sits next to Port Canaveral, home to seven major cruise lines, and a short drive from Kennedy Space Center, so rocket launches are part of daily life. Its beaches have free parking at most street-end crossovers.

Congress authorized a deep water port here in 1929, and work on Port Canaveral started in 1950 and finished in 1953. The modern City of Cape Canaveral incorporated in 1963 as the space program grew next door. The 151-foot Cape Canaveral Lighthouse still guides mariners today from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Aerospace and Space Force workers live here for the direct route to Kennedy Space Center, alongside condo owners who want to walk to the ocean for less than Cocoa Beach prices. Days revolve around the beach, the Cove restaurants at the port and watching launches from the sand.

Cape Canaveral neighborhoods

Harbor Heights

Single-family neighborhood northeast of Canaveral Boulevard, within walking distance of the beach. ( source )

Beach Park Village

Established small-lot single-family neighborhood near the city center. ( source )

Banana River waterfront

Homes with Banana River frontage near Manatee Sanctuary Park, with sunset views west over the river. ( source )

Shorewood

Oceanfront condominium community with direct beach access. ( source )

Cape Shores

Condominium community with a clubhouse, pool, fitness center and putting green. ( source )

Ocean Oaks

Gated oceanfront condo community at the north end of Ridgewood Avenue, on the quieter side of town. ( source )

The Villages of Seaport

Gated condo community off Beach Park Lane, close to the beach and Port Canaveral. ( source )

Where locals eat in Cape Canaveral

Seafood · Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral

Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar

The original Grills opened in 1997 on the water at the port. Breakfast daily from 7 am, plus seafood, steaks and live entertainment. ( source )

Seafood market and restaurant · 520 Glen Cheek Drive, The Cove

Seafood Atlantic

Founded in 1984 with roots in commercial fishing. Fishermen deliver the catch direct. Try the Canaveral Po'Boy with local Canaveral white shrimp. ( source )

Seafood and oysters · Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral

Rusty's Seafood & Oyster Bar

Casual oyster bar at the Cove, open daily for lunch and dinner with live music. ( source )

Italian and wood fired pizza · 8801 Astronaut Blvd

Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza

Specialty wood fired pizzas plus Italian dishes, wings and salads, with dine-in, pickup and delivery. ( source )

Coffee and breakfast cafe · 6103 N Atlantic Ave

Banana Winds Bites & Grind

LavAzza coffee lattes, craft sandwiches, soups and salads on A1A, the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway. ( source )

American, prix fixe · 1000 Shorewood Drive

Cape Grill and Bar

Made-from-scratch three-course lunch and dinner menus, open to the public inside the Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort. ( source )

Island-style casual · 150 Imperial Boulevard

J. Bird's Island Eatery

Breakfast through dinner by the pool, with a tiki bar and cornhole near the port. ( source )

Ice cream and coffee · 8501 Astronaut Blvd

Canaveral Ice Cream and Coffee Company

44 flavors of scoop ice cream plus espresso drinks, bagels and acai bowls. ( source )

Coffee, drinks and hangouts

Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill

Waterfront spot at the port with a covered patio, indoor sports bar and an upstairs sun deck with a tiki bar. Sunday brunch too. ( source )

Preacher Bar

Port Canaveral cocktail bar serving soulful food and abbey ales, with weekday happy hour from 3 to 6 pm. ( source )

Mangrove Marketplace

Community hub with a self-serve ramen bar, kava ice cream, craft beer and wine, local bakers and artists, free Wi-Fi and Tesla Superchargers. ( source )

Center Street Park

Gazebo at the far west end of Center Street overlooking the Banana River. A local sunset spot. ( source )

Rovers Space Dog Park

Off-leash dog park with separate small and large dog areas, agility equipment and water features, next to Xeriscape Park on Taylor Avenue. ( source )

Shopping in Cape Canaveral

Cocoa Beach Fishing Center

Bait and tackle shop serving Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach since 1971. ( source )

Cottage Market

City-run market at City Hall Plaza, 100 Polk Avenue, featuring local bakers, makers and produce vendors from 10 am to 2 pm. ( source )

Ron Jon Surf Shop (Cocoa Beach)

The 52,000-square-foot flagship surf shop at 4151 N Atlantic Ave in Cocoa Beach, just south of town. ( source )

Merritt Square Mall (Merritt Island)

Enclosed mall on E. Merritt Island Causeway with 40+ stores and restaurants. ( source )

Parks, beaches and nature

in town

Manatee Sanctuary Park

City park on a protected manatee habitat section of the Banana River at 701 Thurm Blvd. ( source )

in town

Canaveral City Park

Home to the Splash Pad, Sandpiper Park playground and the Little League field at 7920 N. Orange Ave. ( source )

in town

Banana River Park

Riverfront park and field at 901 Puerto Del Rio Drive, home field of the Cape Canaveral Soccer Club. ( source )

next to town at Port Canaveral

Jetty Park (Port Canaveral)

Port Canaveral beach park with a fishing pier, campground and camp store. Day and annual passes available. ( source )

north of town on Merritt Island

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Refuge overlaying NASA's Kennedy Space Center, set in one of the most productive estuaries in the country. ( source )

north of Kennedy Space Center

Canaveral National Seashore

National Park Service barrier island of dunes, coastal hammocks and Mosquito Lagoon. ( source )

south of Melbourne Beach

Sebastian Inlet State Park (Melbourne Beach)

Nearest state park, with three miles of beaches known for fishing, surfing, snorkeling and diving, plus two museums and a campground. ( source )

Attractions and landmarks

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (Merritt Island)

America's premier spaceport visitor complex, with half-day to two-day itineraries and launch viewing events. ( source )

Cape Canaveral Lighthouse

151-foot working lighthouse on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Tours must be booked in advance and include a climb to the 5th level, a museum and the keepers' grounds. ( source )

Port Canaveral cruise terminals

Home port for seven of the world's leading cruise lines, right at the north edge of the city. ( source )

CAPE Center

City cultural center at 105 Polk Ave connecting Cape Canaveral's history, art and culture. Free admission. ( source )

Play Space

Indoor play center for ages 0 to 8 with themed rooms like a construction zone, salon and school. ( source )

Annual events

First Friday of every month except January and July, 6 to 10 pm

Friday Fest

Street festival at Taylor and Poinsetta Avenues with vendors, food trucks, beer and wine and live entertainment. ( source )

Second Saturday of December

Reindeer Run 5K

Holiday 5K held since 1995 at Cherie Down Park. Proceeds support city parks and recreation programs. ( source )

December

Holiday in the City

The city's annual holiday celebration, held with the December Friday Fest. ( source )

October

Trunk or Treat and Monster Mash

Residents decorate car trunks and hand out candy, with a decorating contest judged by the Sheriff's Office and Canaveral Fire. ( source )

Spring

Annual Egg Hunt

Free egg hunt for kids 12 and under at Canaveral City Park. ( source )

Brevard Public Schools

Elementary

Roosevelt Elementary (Cocoa Beach)

Middle

Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High (Cocoa Beach)

High

Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High (Cocoa Beach)

Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. ( source )

Buying in Cape Canaveral: what Ryan and Megan check

  • Cape Canaveral sits on a barrier island exposed to heavy rain, hurricanes and coastal flooding. Check the FEMA flood zone and insurance cost for any address before you write an offer.
  • Planning to rent it out? The city requires vacation rentals to register and pass a safety inspection each year under Ordinance 10-2021. Fees went up October 1, 2025. Also check the condo association's own rental rules.
  • Most of the housing is condos and townhomes. Review HOA fees, reserves and recent milestone inspection reports carefully.
  • The school board voted in January 2026 to close Cape View Elementary, the city's only public school. Students now attend Roosevelt Elementary about 7 miles away. Confirm current school zoning with Brevard Public Schools.
Roads

A1A (N Atlantic Ave and Astronaut Blvd), SR 528 Beachline Expressway to Orlando, SR 401 to Port Canaveral

Airports

Orlando International (MCO) about 45 minutes west; Orlando Melbourne International (MLB) about 40 minutes south

Cocoa Beach: about 5 min Kennedy Space Center: about 21 min Orlando: about 55 min via SR 528

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Market data

Cape Canaveral by the numbers

The typical home in Cape Canaveral is worth $317,000, 7% below the Brevard County typical value of $342,000 and 16% below the Florida typical value of $375,000.

Typical home value

$317,000

Zillow Home Value Index for Cape Canaveral, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.

5 year change

+9.9%

Home values in Cape Canaveral moved +9.9% over five years and +71.5% over ten.

Median rent

$1,156/mo

Median gross rent in Cape Canaveral. Useful for investors running rental numbers.

Homeownership

61%

Share of occupied homes in Cape Canaveral lived in by the owner.

Median year built

1985

A newer housing stock means fewer surprises at inspection.

Household income

$70,585

Median household income in Cape Canaveral.

Mortgage planning for a home in Cape Canaveral
Financing

Buying in Cape Canaveral with the right loan

Ryan and Megan are mortgage bankers with The Federal Savings Bank, lending in all 50 states. You get the home and the loan from one team. On a typical Cape Canaveral home of $317,000:

  • FHA, 3.5% down: $11,083 down, loan of $306,000
  • Conventional, 5% down: $15,833 down, loan of $301,000
  • Conventional, 20% down: $63,332 down, loan of $253,000
  • VA, 0% down for eligible veterans, loan of $317,000
Selling

What is your Cape Canaveral home worth?

Ryan and Megan price Cape Canaveral homes from recent sales, not guesses. Send your address and you get a free market analysis, with no obligation.

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More in Brevard County

See the full Brevard County real estate guide or the Florida real estate guide.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Cape Canaveral, FL?

The Zillow Home Value Index for Cape Canaveral was $317,000 in August 2026, -1.8% over the past year.

What county is Cape Canaveral in?

Cape Canaveral is in Brevard County, Florida.

How many people live in Cape Canaveral?

About 10,014 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 9,977 in 2020.

Who are the best real estate agents in Cape Canaveral?

Ryan and Megan Winslow of Winslow Homes have sold over 3,000 homes since 2009 and are licensed in Florida, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Call or text 386-690-5858.

How do I get pre-approved to buy in Cape Canaveral?

Apply at www.winslowloan.com. Ryan and Megan are mortgage bankers with The Federal Savings Bank and lend in all 50 states, including FHA, VA and conventional loans.

Do most people in Cape Canaveral own or rent?

61% of occupied homes in Cape Canaveral are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.

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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Numbers update as new data is released. Talk to Ryan and Megan for current sold prices on your street.

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Cape Canaveral home values by ZIP code

The typical home in Cape Canaveral is worth $316,338 as of August 2026 in ZIP code 32920. Values moved -1.8% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.

ZIPTypical value12 months5 yearsMedian sale, Mar to May 2026Days on market
32920$316,338-1.8%+9.8%

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.