Living in Viera East, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Viera East · Census data 2020–2024
Viera East has 12,570 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $92,467 (24% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $396,700, the median rent is $1,681/month.
Viera East at a glance
- Population
- 12,570
- Median age
- 44.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $92,467State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $396,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,681/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Viera East a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Viera East
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Viera East the median home value is $396,700, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,681 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,943 a month in housing costs.
Viera East median household income
The median household income in Viera East is $92,467 and the income per person is $49,894. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Viera East: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,631
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.42
Viera East demographics
- Population
- 12,570
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 5,120
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 23.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Viera East ›
Education in Viera East
51.5% of adults 25 and older in Viera East have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Viera East
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Viera East vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viera East | 12,570 | $92,467 | $396,700 | $1,681 |
| Viera West | 17,984 | $109,170 | $546,600 | $2,182 |
| Merritt Island | 34,992 | $94,012 | $402,900 | $1,441 |
| Rockledge | 29,133 | $84,255 | $338,100 | $1,820 |
| Palm Shores | 1,458 | $77,500 | $351,600 | — |
| Patrick AFB | 1,644 | $76,250 | — | $2,190 |
| Cocoa Beach | 11,377 | $87,990 | $503,200 | $1,569 |
| Cocoa West | 5,923 | $34,126 | $158,700 | $1,162 |
| South Patrick Shores | 7,030 | $85,660 | $443,600 | $2,054 |
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What is the median household income in Viera East, FL?
The median household income in Viera East is $92,467, 24% 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 Viera East?
The median home value in Viera East is $396,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Viera East?
The median gross rent in Viera East is $1,681 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Viera East, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Viera East?
The median age in Viera East is 44.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Viera East?
The average commute to work in Viera East is 25 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Viera East?
The unemployment rate in Viera East is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Viera East?
51.5% of adults in Viera East 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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