Living in Vero Beach South, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vero Beach South · Census data 2020–2024
Vero Beach South has 30,344 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $73,420 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $335,200, the median rent is $1,314/month.
Vero Beach South at a glance
- Population
- 30,344
- Median age
- 48.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $73,420State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $335,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,314/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Vero Beach South a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Florida median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Vero Beach South
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vero Beach South the median home value is $335,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,314 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,711 a month in housing costs.
Vero Beach South median household income
The median household income in Vero Beach South is $73,420 and the income per person is $39,320. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Vero Beach South: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,236
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.50
Vero Beach South demographics
- Population
- 30,344
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 30.2%
- Households
- 12,088
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vero Beach South ›
Education in Vero Beach South
29.2% of adults 25 and older in Vero Beach South have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vero Beach South
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Vero Beach South vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach South | 30,344 | $73,420 | $335,200 | $1,314 |
| Vero Beach | 17,042 | $69,758 | $391,900 | $1,221 |
| Florida Ridge | 20,889 | $66,625 | $287,900 | $1,342 |
| West Vero Corridor | 10,461 | $61,927 | $216,400 | $1,706 |
| Gifford | 4,668 | $33,175 | $236,000 | $892 |
| Lakewood Park | 13,866 | $64,023 | $268,400 | $1,206 |
| South Beach | 3,063 | $193,594 | $900,700 | $3,501 |
| Indian River Shores | 4,386 | $156,037 | $1,132,000 | $2,185 |
| Winter Beach | 4,985 | $92,394 | $472,200 | $2,295 |
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What is the median household income in Vero Beach South, FL?
The median household income in Vero Beach South is $73,420, 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 Vero Beach South?
The median home value in Vero Beach South is $335,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Vero Beach South?
The median gross rent in Vero Beach South is $1,314 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Vero Beach South, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Florida median.
What is the median age in Vero Beach South?
The median age in Vero Beach South is 48.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Vero Beach South?
The average commute to work in Vero Beach South is 21 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vero Beach South?
The unemployment rate in Vero Beach South is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vero Beach South?
29.2% of adults in Vero Beach South 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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