Cape Canaveral, FL

Cape Canaveral, Florida

Introduction to Cape Canaveral, Florida

Cape Canaveral, Florida, in Brevard county, is 22 miles N of Melbourne, Florida (center to center) and 117 miles E of Tampa, Florida. Part of the surrounding Melbourne - Titusville - Palm Bay metro area, the city is home to some 8,829 residents.

Cape Canaveral History

The area which is now known as Cape Canaveral was first appraised by a group of vacationing journalists from Orlando. The city of Cape Canaveral is located in Brevard County, which was established in 1844. The county is also known as Space Coast because of the presence of the John F. Kennedy Space Center. It is said that Juan Ponce de Leon arrived at its shores in 1513. The American Revolutionary War’s last naval battle, which was fought in 1783, off the shores of Cape Canaveral, took place between the HMS Sybill and the USS Alliance.

Cape Canaveral and nearby Attractions

• Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science
• Canaveral National Seashore
• Brevard Museum of Art and Science
• Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
• American Police Hall of Fame and Museum
• William Beardall Tosohatchee State Preserve

Things To Do In Cape Canaveral

While in Cape Canaveral, one can visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the Canaveral National Seashore, Cherie Down Park, and Jetty Park. The Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science, and the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum, provide information about the historical and cultural background of the area. The Brevard Zoo is also located nearby. The Kennedy Space Center is one of the main attractions in Cape Canaveral.

Cape Canaveral Transportation

Space Coast Regional Airport is located nearby.

Cape Canaveral Higher Education

Students can pursue higher education at the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, and Valencia Community College.

High Points

Cape Canaveral strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%

Comparative Profile of Cape Canaveral, FL

Comparing Cape Canaveral to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Cape Canaveral Almanac

Cape Canaveral Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cape Canaveral Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cape Canaveral, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cape Canaveral Colleges

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