Living in Indian River Estates, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indian River Estates · Census data 2020–2024
Indian River Estates has 7,685 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $64,063 (14% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $280,400, the median rent is $2,191/month.
Indian River Estates at a glance
- Population
- 7,685
- Median age
- 43State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $64,063State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $280,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,191/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Indian River Estates a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Indian River Estates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indian River Estates the median home value is $280,400, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,191 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,659 a month in housing costs.
Indian River Estates median household income
The median household income in Indian River Estates is $64,063 and the income per person is $33,872. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Indian River Estates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,141
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.58
Indian River Estates demographics
- Population
- 7,685
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 2,975
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indian River Estates ›
Education in Indian River Estates
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Indian River Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indian River Estates
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Indian River Estates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Estates | 7,685 | $64,063 | $280,400 | $2,191 |
| White City | 5,744 | $117,720 | $397,100 | $1,065 |
| River Park | 5,714 | $55,437 | $244,000 | $1,690 |
| Fort Pierce South | 5,028 | $50,503 | $224,100 | $1,153 |
| Fort Pierce | 49,082 | $47,072 | $250,800 | $1,217 |
| Hutchinson Island South | 4,175 | $65,871 | $406,800 | $1,408 |
| Port St. Lucie | 232,491 | $80,648 | $369,200 | $1,937 |
| Jensen Beach | 12,531 | $70,884 | $411,700 | $1,267 |
| Ocean Breeze | 777 | $95,833 | $302,600 | $2,764 |
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What is the median household income in Indian River Estates, FL?
The median household income in Indian River Estates is $64,063, 14% 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 Indian River Estates?
The median home value in Indian River Estates is $280,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Indian River Estates?
The median gross rent in Indian River Estates is $2,191 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Indian River Estates, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Indian River Estates?
The median age in Indian River Estates is 43 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Indian River Estates?
The average commute to work in Indian River Estates is 24 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indian River Estates?
The unemployment rate in Indian River Estates is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indian River Estates?
20.7% of adults in Indian River Estates 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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