Florida Ridge, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Indian River County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
21,517 Population 2,002/sq mi density
$64,956 Median Income $33,350 per capita
$250,500 Home Value $359,800 Zillow
$1,209 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,956 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,500 home value, $1,209/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Florida Ridge, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,956
14% below
$33,350 per capita
Home Value
$250,500
11% below
Zillow: $359,800
Median Rent
$1,209/mo
4% above
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
27% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Florida Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Florida Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
89%
Rent
104%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Florida Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Florida Ridge residents earn a median household income of $64,956 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,350. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% 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 Florida Ridge is $250,500 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,800. Median rent is $1,209/month, with 25.5% 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 1990.

Education

24.6% of adults in Florida Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Florida Ridge has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,517
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density2,002/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,956
Per Capita$33,350
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$11,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,500
Rent$1,209
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$359,800
Housing Units10,178
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,380/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation24 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Florida Ridge was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Treasure Coast International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
11.7% 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.