Indian River Estates, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · St. Lucie County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,331 Population 1,328/sq mi density
$54,563 Median Income $31,471 per capita
$238,000 Home Value $273,953 Zillow
$2,177 Median Rent 41.4% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$238,000 home value, $2,177/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Indian River Estates, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,563
27% below
$31,471 per capita
Home Value
$238,000
16% below
Zillow: $273,953
Median Rent
$2,177/mo
87% above
41.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Indian River Estates Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
84%
Rent
187%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Indian River Estates a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Indian River Estates residents earn a median household income of $54,563 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,471. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,744 business establishments, including 524 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Indian River Estates is $238,000 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,953. Median rent is $2,177/month, with 41.4% 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 1985.

Education

15.4% of adults in Indian River Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Indian River Estates 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

Population7,331
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,328/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,563
Per Capita$31,471
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A
Home Value$238,000
Rent$2,177
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$273,953
Housing Units3,088
Rent Burden41.4%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,816/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation18 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Indian River Estates was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Treasure Coast International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 524 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.