Indian River Shores, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Indian River County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,324 Population 845/sq mi density
$149,722 Median Income $147,524 per capita
$1,085,600 Home Value $1,379,827 Zillow
$2,195 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$149,722 median income, 0.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$1,085,600 home value, $2,195/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Indian River Shores, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$149,722
99% above
$147,524 per capita
Home Value
$1,085,600
285% above
Zillow: $1,379,827
Median Rent
$2,195/mo
89% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
78.6%
133% above
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
27% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

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

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

Income
199%
Home Value
385%
Rent
189%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
233%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Indian River Shores a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Indian River Shores residents earn a median household income of $149,722 , which is 99% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $147,524. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% 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 Indian River Shores is $1,085,600 , 285% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,379,827. Median rent is $2,195/month, with 51.0% 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 1986.

Education

78.6% of adults in Indian River Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (133% above the national average). 99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Indian River Shores 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

Population4,324
Median Age74.5 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$149,722
Per Capita$147,524
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$11,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,085,600
Rent$2,195
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$1,379,827
Housing Units3,594
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity23.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,380/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation4 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+78.6%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+40.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Indian River Shores was built in 1986.
26.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Vero Beach Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
11.1% 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.