At a Glance
Median Income
$149,722
$147,524 per capita
Home Value
$1,085,600
Zillow: $1,379,827
Median Rent
$2,195/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
78.6%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
8.5% smoking rate
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)
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.