Living in Indian Shores, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indian Shores · Census data 2020–2024
Indian Shores has 1,243 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $109,125 (46% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $698,800, the median rent is $2,650/month.
Indian Shores is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Indian Shores at a glance
- Population
- 1,243
- Median age
- 58.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $109,125State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $698,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,650/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Indian Shores a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Home values 95% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Indian Shores
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indian Shores the median home value is $698,800, 110% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,650 per month, which is 41.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,036 a month in housing costs.
Indian Shores median household income
The median household income in Indian Shores is $109,125 and the income per person is $64,473. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Indian Shores: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,568
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 75.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.01
75.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Indian Shores has many vacation and second homes.
Indian Shores demographics
- Population
- 1,243
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 7.6%
- 65 and older
- 37.8%
- Households
- 619
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indian Shores ›
Education in Indian Shores
53.6% of adults 25 and older in Indian Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indian Shores
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 31.5%
- Drive alone
- 59.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Indian Shores vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Shores | 1,243 | $109,125 | $698,800 | $2,650 |
| Redington Shores | 2,009 | $106,250 | $770,600 | $1,933 |
| North Redington Beach | 1,404 | $103,250 | $988,700 | $2,247 |
| Indian Rocks Beach | 3,664 | $98,611 | $738,800 | $1,863 |
| Redington Beach | 1,271 | $104,803 | $842,200 | $2,938 |
| Ridgecrest | 3,571 | $50,428 | $303,400 | $1,614 |
| Seminole | 19,396 | $75,774 | $348,500 | $1,708 |
| Harbor Bluffs | 3,076 | $140,972 | $673,100 | — |
| Bay Pines | 2,519 | $68,214 | $287,000 | $1,185 |
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What is the median household income in Indian Shores, FL?
The median household income in Indian Shores is $109,125, 46% higher 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 Shores?
The median home value in Indian Shores is $698,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Indian Shores?
The median gross rent in Indian Shores is $2,650 per month, about 41.4% of household income.
Is Indian Shores, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: home values 95% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Indian Shores?
The median age in Indian Shores is 58.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Indian Shores?
The average commute to work in Indian Shores is 24 minutes; 31.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indian Shores?
The unemployment rate in Indian Shores is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indian Shores?
53.6% of adults in Indian Shores 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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