Living in Florida Ridge, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Florida Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Florida Ridge has 20,889 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $66,625 (11% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $287,900, the median rent is $1,342/month.
Florida Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 20,889
- Median age
- 44.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $66,625State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $287,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,342/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Florida Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Florida Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Florida Ridge the median home value is $287,900, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,342 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,440 a month in housing costs.
Florida Ridge median household income
The median household income in Florida Ridge is $66,625 and the income per person is $35,923. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Florida Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,154
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 19.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.57
Florida Ridge demographics
- Population
- 20,889
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 8,134
- Foreign-born
- 11.7%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Florida Ridge ›
Education in Florida Ridge
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Florida Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Florida Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Florida Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Ridge | 20,889 | $66,625 | $287,900 | $1,342 |
| Vero Beach South | 30,344 | $73,420 | $335,200 | $1,314 |
| Lakewood Park | 13,866 | $64,023 | $268,400 | $1,206 |
| South Beach | 3,063 | $193,594 | $900,700 | $3,501 |
| Vero Beach | 17,042 | $69,758 | $391,900 | $1,221 |
| St. Lucie Village | 714 | $77,386 | $443,600 | $1,281 |
| Gifford | 4,668 | $33,175 | $236,000 | $892 |
| West Vero Corridor | 10,461 | $61,927 | $216,400 | $1,706 |
| Fort Pierce North | 7,224 | $40,228 | $167,600 | $921 |
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What is the median household income in Florida Ridge, FL?
The median household income in Florida Ridge is $66,625, 11% 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 Florida Ridge?
The median home value in Florida Ridge is $287,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Florida Ridge?
The median gross rent in Florida Ridge is $1,342 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Florida Ridge, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Florida Ridge?
The median age in Florida Ridge is 44.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Florida Ridge?
The average commute to work in Florida Ridge is 25 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Florida Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Florida Ridge is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Florida Ridge?
28.5% of adults in Florida Ridge 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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