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Fellsmere, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Indian River County County
Fellsmere, FL
At a Glance
How Fellsmere Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fellsmere's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fellsmere a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fellsmere residents earn a median household income of $47,335 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,829. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,868 business establishments, including 316 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fellsmere is $123,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,698. Median rent is $1,079/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Fellsmere reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 823/100K. The murder rate is 17.2/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Fellsmere hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fellsmere has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.