At a Glance
Median Income
$47,335
$17,829 per capita
Home Value
$123,400
Zillow: $241,909
Median Rent
$1,079/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
596/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
13.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fellsmere a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 13.2% (267% 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 $241,909. 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 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 596/100K.
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 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,902
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born32.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,335
Per Capita$17,829
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$11,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,400
Rent$1,079
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$241,909
Housing Units1,396
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property596/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fellsmere was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Vero Beach Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
32.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 316 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.