Florida · Metropolitan Area
Indian River Shores is a small town in Florida with a population of 4,324. Residents earn $149,722 per year, which is 99% above the national average.
Based on current data, Indian River Shores receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Indian River Shores offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Indian River Shores is $149,722, which is significantly higher than the national average — 99% above $75,149. This places Indian River Shores among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Indian River Shores is $1,085,600, making it a premium housing market at 285% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,195 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Indian River Shores is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 296 per 100,000, 85% below the national average.
Indian River Shores is a highly educated community — 78.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Indian River Shores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $149,722 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $147,524 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,115 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $146,925 |
| Unemployment | 0.1% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,868 |
| County GDP | $11,152M |
| Restaurants | 316 |
| Healthcare | 560 |
| Retail | 612 |
| Manufacturing | 104 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,815 |
| 352% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.46% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
| Census Median | $1,085,600 |
| 285% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,365,404 |
| Median List Price | $1,099,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,099,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $375 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.6% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 133 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,195 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,500 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,815 |
| 352% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.46% |
| Obesity | 23.4% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,380/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 560 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 296.3/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 74.1/100K |
| Theft | 197.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 24.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.4 inches |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7101°N, 80.3820°W |
| County FIPS | 12061 |
Winner: Republican by 27.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 78.6% |
| 133% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 560 |
| Restaurants | 316 |
| Retail Stores | 612 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |