At a Glance
Median Income
$98,107
$57,249 per capita
Home Value
$539,000
Zillow: $391,892
Median Rent
$2,080/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
1,966/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.5%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Viera West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Viera West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Viera West a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Viera West residents earn a median household income of $98,107 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,249. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,850 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Viera West is $539,000 , 91% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,892. Median rent is $2,080/month, with 28.7% 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 2010.
Safety & Crime
Viera West reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,966/100K.
Education
52.5% of adults in Viera West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Viera West has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population17,169
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,887/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,107
Per Capita$57,249
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
B+
Home Value$539,000
Rent$2,080
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$391,892
Housing Units7,195
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property1,966/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.5%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Viera West was built in 2010.
The nearest airport is Melbourne Orlando International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 96 fatal vehicle crashes.