At a Glance
Median Income
$67,351
$56,229 per capita
Home Value
$392,500
Zillow: $359,800
Median Rent
$1,197/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
309/100K
1,960/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Vero Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vero Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vero Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vero Beach residents earn a median household income of $67,351 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,229. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% 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 Vero Beach is $392,500 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,800. Median rent is $1,197/month, with 32.6% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Vero Beach reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,960/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.6% of adults in Vero Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vero Beach has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population16,785
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density1,449/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,351
Per Capita$56,229
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$11,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
Housing
B
Home Value$392,500
Rent$1,197
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$359,800
Housing Units10,814
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent309/100K
Property1,960/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault229/100K
Burglary263/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Vero Beach was founded in 1925.
The median home in Vero Beach was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Vero Beach Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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