Living in Vero Lake Estates, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vero Lake Estates · Census data 2020–2024
Vero Lake Estates has 6,559 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $83,199 (12% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $328,200, the median rent is $2,094/month.
Vero Lake Estates at a glance
- Population
- 6,559
- Median age
- 43.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $83,199State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $328,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,094/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Vero Lake Estates a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Florida median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Vero Lake Estates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vero Lake Estates the median home value is $328,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,094 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,460 a month in housing costs.
Vero Lake Estates median household income
The median household income in Vero Lake Estates is $83,199 and the income per person is $37,688. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Vero Lake Estates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,766
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.70
Vero Lake Estates demographics
- Population
- 6,559
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 2,429
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vero Lake Estates ›
Education in Vero Lake Estates
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Vero Lake Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vero Lake Estates
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Vero Lake Estates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Lake Estates | 6,559 | $83,199 | $328,200 | $2,094 |
| Sebastian | 26,262 | $69,409 | $317,000 | $1,451 |
| Fellsmere | 4,953 | $55,893 | $175,400 | $1,158 |
| Wabasso | 1,467 | $59,006 | $401,400 | — |
| Roseland | 2,142 | $63,929 | $330,500 | — |
| Orchid | 441 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Winter Beach | 4,985 | $92,394 | $472,200 | $2,295 |
| Windsor | 338 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Micco | 8,896 | $45,794 | $172,600 | $1,430 |
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What is the median household income in Vero Lake Estates, FL?
The median household income in Vero Lake Estates is $83,199, 12% 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 Vero Lake Estates?
The median home value in Vero Lake Estates is $328,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Vero Lake Estates?
The median gross rent in Vero Lake Estates is $2,094 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Vero Lake Estates, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Florida median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Vero Lake Estates?
The median age in Vero Lake Estates is 43.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Vero Lake Estates?
The average commute to work in Vero Lake Estates is 25 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vero Lake Estates?
The unemployment rate in Vero Lake Estates is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vero Lake Estates?
22.6% of adults in Vero Lake 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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