In the center of Florida’s Space Coast is Rockledge, the oldest city in Brevard County. Rockledge was established in 1887 and has retained its quiet charm as the community has grown around it. Close to the Patrick Space Force Base and NASA’s Kennedy Center, it’s a popular suburb for active-duty members, veterans and those working in aerospace. The city of nearly 30,000 is almost self-sustaining, featuring desirable golf course neighborhoods, well-rated schools and an easily accessible city center. “It’s classic old Florida,” says Dan Quattrocchi, an area native and Owner of Quattrocchi Real Estate, Inc., with over 20 years of experience in the industry. “On Rockledge Drive, there’s a bunch of historic-looking old houses. It’s a great central Brevard location. You could shoot down easily to the nice new shops and restaurants in Viera. You have good schools, you’re close to the river and there is a lot of history.”
Aerospace and aviation are the community’s primary industry sectors. In addition to NASA, area employers include Northrup Grumman and L3Harris Technologies. Other sectors include healthcare, manufacturing and retail.
Virtually every home on the river has a dock in Rockledge.
Virtually all Riverfront homes in Rockledge have long docks.
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Wetland parks, riverfront entertainment and beach days at Cocoa Beach
Rockledge has 10 public parks surrounding wildlife-rich wetlands and grassy marshes. Cocoa Riverfront Park is a favorite for its scenic boardwalk and amphitheater, and the McKnight Family Sports Complex is a 40-acre park and the perfect place for tennis enthusiasts with eight courts. Nature areas, like River Lakes Conservation Area, Lake Poinsett, Lake Winder and the Indian River offer water access for boaters and anglers. Rockledge is just about 15 miles from Cocoa Beach, which connects to the Jimmy Buffet A1A Memorial Highway. From this main thoroughfare, the Space Coast's golden-sand beaches are within reach, with vibrant, touristy sections like Cocoa Beach, and quiet, private options like Melbourne Beach.
Enjoy an afternoon walk along the many lakes in Rockledge.
Rockledge has many parks with lakes for residents to enjoy.
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Home to the Rockledge Drive Residential District
The city includes the nationally registered, historic Rockledge Drive Residential District, which has around 100 buildings on Rockledge Avenue. The rest of town encompasses a mix of neatly planned subdivisions and secluded luxury homes on the Indian River. There are also popular golf course communities, like Stratford Place next to Viera East Golf Club or the Rockledge Country Club and Acre Estates. Rockledge’s median sale price is $380,000, slightly lower than the state and national medians.
The Indian River Club condominiums offer premium riverfront amenities.
Virtually every home on the river has a dock in Rockledge.
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Brevard Public Schools
The primary school district in Rockledge is Brevard Public Schools, which serves over 72,000 students in Brevard County. The district has a B-plus overall Niche grade and is in the top 20 of the most diverse and best districts for athletes in the state. “My daughter is a track star at Rockledge High School, and she just accepted an offer to do track at UCF,” says Quattrocchi. Rockledge Senior High School is located just east of State Route 1, only a block from the Indian River on Rockledge Avenue. It has an A-minus overall Niche grade, and it is 5th best public school in the county with 1,500 students.
Students at John F. Kennedy Middle School are high performing and well rated.
Rockledge High School serves more than 1,500 students in the area.
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Shopping and dining on Rockledge Boulevard
Rockledge's primary commercial hubs are centered around Rockledge Boulevard, offering local and chain restaurants, retail shops, grocery stores and healthcare centers. Big box retail and local shopping plazas around found across Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach and Viera, all within ten miles of Rockledge. Rockledge has a Memorial Day Parade each May, and veterans account for almost 12% of the city’s population. Locals also enjoy the First City Market, an art fair with unique goods crafted by local artisans, and a selection of food truck vendors.
Ashley's of Rockledge offers up delicious American Cuisine in an old haunted building.
Stock up on all your groceris at Publix in Rockledge Square.
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Commuting from Rockledge
Rockledge Boulevard (Route 1) and Interstate 95 border Rockledge, so nearby communities are easily accessible. The Hubert Humphrey Causeway connects residents across the Indian and Banana Rivers and to the coast and the A1A. Several Space Coast Area Transit System stops are along South Fiske Boulevard and on Florida Avenue. The city has a medical center, Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital. Melbourne International Airport is 20 miles away, and the Orlando International Airport is 44 miles away.
Quintessential coastal Florida climate
The city has a warm, coastal climate with temperatures rarely going below freezing. The area’s ocean breeze keeps it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Hurricanes do occasionally threaten the area, but the city is protected by nearby barrier islands, making flooding less of a risk factor than neighboring communities.
Enjoy an afternoon birding or hiking along the trail at Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary.
Golfers rave about the Rockledge Country Club.
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Low crime in Rockledge
With a CAP Index Crime Score of 3 out of 10, crime in Rockledge is lower than the national figure. According to the Rockledge Police Department’s most recent annual report (2022), there were 243 reported cases of crime, about a nearly 60% decrease from the previous four years.
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On average, homes in Rockledge, FL sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Rockledge, FL over the last 12 months is $387,900, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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