Living in North River Shores, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North River Shores · Census data 2020–2024
North River Shores has 3,633 residents with a median age of 58. The median household income is $75,896 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $309,800, the median rent is $2,136/month.
North River Shores at a glance
- Population
- 3,633
- Median age
- 58State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $75,896State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $309,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,136/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North River Shores a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in North River Shores
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North River Shores the median home value is $309,800, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,136 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,027 a month in housing costs.
North River Shores median household income
The median household income in North River Shores is $75,896 and the income per person is $57,625. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in North River Shores: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,020
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.07
North River Shores demographics
- Population
- 3,633
- Median age
- 58
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 37.8%
- Households
- 1,743
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North River Shores ›
Education in North River Shores
38.8% of adults 25 and older in North River Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North River Shores
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
North River Shores vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North River Shores | 3,633 | $75,896 | $309,800 | $2,136 |
| Rio | 1,232 | $91,953 | $303,800 | — |
| Stuart | 18,520 | $60,225 | $329,400 | $1,586 |
| Jensen Beach | 12,531 | $70,884 | $411,700 | $1,267 |
| Palm City | 26,371 | $125,820 | $563,400 | $2,013 |
| Ocean Breeze | 777 | $95,833 | $302,600 | $2,764 |
| Sewall's Point | 1,938 | $129,000 | $1,502,200 | $2,200 |
| Port Salerno | 11,184 | $67,436 | $352,600 | $1,440 |
| Hutchinson Island South | 4,175 | $65,871 | $406,800 | $1,408 |
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What is the median household income in North River Shores, FL?
The median household income in North River Shores is $75,896, about the same as 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 North River Shores?
The median home value in North River Shores is $309,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in North River Shores?
The median gross rent in North River Shores is $2,136 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is North River Shores, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in North River Shores?
The median age in North River Shores is 58 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in North River Shores?
The average commute to work in North River Shores is 27 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North River Shores?
The unemployment rate in North River Shores is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North River Shores?
38.8% of adults in North River 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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