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Relocation guide · updated October 19, 2026
Moving to the Space Coast for a space job
Cape Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center and Merritt Island: launch operations for SpaceX, Blue Origin, ULA and dozens of suppliers. Here's where people actually live, what to book for the first month, and how long the drive is — from 50 places we verified by hand (last checked October 14, 2026).
957
Open jobs at the Space Coast
120
Trades & technician roles
50
Verified places to stay
Where crews live
- TitusvilleGateway to KSC; among the most affordable in Brevard8 places in our guide
- Merritt IslandClosest to Blue Origin and the Cape7 places in our guide
- CocoaCentral Brevard; walkable historic village5 places in our guide
- Palm BayMost affordable; longest drive north1 places in our guide
Your housing options
| Type | Listed | Monthly from | Drive to site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended-stay hotels Kitchen suites with weekly and monthly rates: the easiest first 30 days. | 12 | — | 15–50 min |
| Furnished monthly rentals Houses and condos furnished for 1–6 month stays. | 10 | — | 20–45 min |
| Apartments Unfurnished communities, mostly 6–12 month leases. Ask about short terms. | 17 | — | 15–35 min |
| RV parks Monthly sites and park-model cottages. Popular with trades crews. | 6 | $1,050 | 15–45 min |
| Property managers Local firms that lease long-term homes and condos. | 5 | — | 20–45 min |
"Monthly from" shows only prices published on the property's own site; many places quote on request.
What the rental market is like
- Average rent across all rentals in Titusville was $1,570 as of October 2, 2026, up 9.59% from $1,432 a year earlier. source
- Brevard County apartment rents averaged about $1,493 for a 1-bedroom and $1,741 for a 2-bedroom (Rentometer data as of May 16, 2026). source
- The Space Coast logged a record 109 launches in 2025 (previous record 93 in 2024), and the 45th Space Launch Delta commander projected 100-120 launches for 2026. source
- Blue Origin announced a $600 million manufacturing expansion at its Rocket Park campus at the Cape Canaveral Spaceport supporting 500 aerospace jobs. source
- A 2023 Atlanta Fed analysis found the Palm Bay metro (Brevard County) short 2,829 rental homes affordable to households at or below 80% of area median income, with Brevard home prices per square foot nearly 54% above January 2020. source
The jobs
957 open roles at the Space Coast; trades postings that list pay run $41.50–$44.00 an hour (middle half).
Quick answers
Where do people live when they work at the Space Coast?
Most crews live in Titusville, Merritt Island, Cocoa, Palm Bay. Titusville: gateway to KSC; among the most affordable in Brevard. Merritt Island: closest to Blue Origin and the Cape. Cocoa: central Brevard; walkable historic village. Palm Bay: most affordable; longest drive north.
What's the easiest housing for the first month at the Space Coast?
Most new hires start in an extended-stay hotel or a furnished monthly rental, then sign a lease once they know their shift and commute. Our guide lists 12 extended-stay hotels and 10 furnished-rental options near the Space Coast.
How many jobs are open at the Space Coast right now?
957 space-industry roles as of October 19, 2026, mostly at Blue Origin, SpaceX, Relativity Space. 120 of them are trades and technician jobs with posted pay of $41.50–$44.00/hr (middle half).
Are there RV parks near the Space Coast?
Yes. We list 6 RV parks with monthly sites near the Space Coast; they're popular with trades crews and contractors on long assignments.