Living in Fellsmere, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fellsmere · Census data 2020–2024
Fellsmere has 4,953 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $55,893 (25% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $175,400, the median rent is $1,158/month.
Fellsmere at a glance
- Population
- 4,953
- Median age
- 32State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $55,893State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $175,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,158/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Fellsmere a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Fellsmere
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fellsmere the median home value is $175,400, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,158 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,071 a month in housing costs.
Fellsmere median household income
The median household income in Fellsmere is $55,893 and the income per person is $19,853. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fellsmere: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,445
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.90
Fellsmere demographics
- Population
- 4,953
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 8.8%
- Households
- 1,258
- Foreign-born
- 31.5%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fellsmere ›
Education in Fellsmere
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Fellsmere have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fellsmere
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
Fellsmere vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellsmere | 4,953 | $55,893 | $175,400 | $1,158 |
| Vero Lake Estates | 6,559 | $83,199 | $328,200 | $2,094 |
| Sebastian | 26,262 | $69,409 | $317,000 | $1,451 |
| West Vero Corridor | 10,461 | $61,927 | $216,400 | $1,706 |
| Wabasso | 1,467 | $59,006 | $401,400 | — |
| Roseland | 2,142 | $63,929 | $330,500 | — |
| Micco | 8,896 | $45,794 | $172,600 | $1,430 |
| Winter Beach | 4,985 | $92,394 | $472,200 | $2,295 |
| Gifford | 4,668 | $33,175 | $236,000 | $892 |
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What is the median household income in Fellsmere, FL?
The median household income in Fellsmere is $55,893, 25% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fellsmere?
The median home value in Fellsmere is $175,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fellsmere?
The median gross rent in Fellsmere is $1,158 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is Fellsmere, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Fellsmere?
The median age in Fellsmere is 32 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fellsmere?
The average commute to work in Fellsmere is 32 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fellsmere?
The unemployment rate in Fellsmere is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fellsmere?
12.1% of adults in Fellsmere have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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