Vero Beach South, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Indian River County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
29,365 Population 2,493/sq mi density
$71,675 Median Income $38,290 per capita
$295,500 Home Value $359,800 Zillow
$1,201 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,675 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$295,500 home value, $1,201/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Vero Beach South, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,675
5% below
$38,290 per capita
Home Value
$295,500
5% above
Zillow: $359,800
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
3% above
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
12% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
17% below
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Vero Beach South Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vero Beach South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
105%
Rent
103%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vero Beach South a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vero Beach South residents earn a median household income of $71,675 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,290. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 South is $295,500 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,800. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 31.5% 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 1988.

Education

29.8% of adults in Vero Beach South hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vero Beach South 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

Population29,365
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density2,493/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,675
Per Capita$38,290
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$11,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115

Housing

A
Home Value$295,500
Rent$1,201
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$359,800
Housing Units13,832
Rent Burden31.5%

Health

Obesity26.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,380/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation21 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Vero Beach South was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Vero Beach Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 316 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.