Living in Viera West, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Viera West · Census data 2020–2024
Viera West has 17,984 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $109,170 (46% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $546,600, the median rent is $2,182/month.
Viera West at a glance
- Population
- 17,984
- Median age
- 45.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $109,170State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $546,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,182/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Viera West a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Viera West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Viera West the median home value is $546,600, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,182 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,497 a month in housing costs.
Viera West median household income
The median household income in Viera West is $109,170 and the income per person is $60,652. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Viera West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,081
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2012
- Average household size
- 2.45
Viera West demographics
- Population
- 17,984
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 7,285
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 16.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Viera West ›
Education in Viera West
55.1% of adults 25 and older in Viera West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Viera West
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Viera West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viera West | 17,984 | $109,170 | $546,600 | $2,182 |
| Viera East | 12,570 | $92,467 | $396,700 | $1,681 |
| Rockledge | 29,133 | $84,255 | $338,100 | $1,820 |
| Merritt Island | 34,992 | $94,012 | $402,900 | $1,441 |
| Palm Shores | 1,458 | $77,500 | $351,600 | — |
| Patrick AFB | 1,644 | $76,250 | — | $2,190 |
| Cocoa West | 5,923 | $34,126 | $158,700 | $1,162 |
| South Patrick Shores | 7,030 | $85,660 | $443,600 | $2,054 |
| Cocoa Beach | 11,377 | $87,990 | $503,200 | $1,569 |
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What is the median household income in Viera West, FL?
The median household income in Viera West is $109,170, 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 Viera West?
The median home value in Viera West is $546,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Viera West?
The median gross rent in Viera West is $2,182 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Viera West, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Viera West?
The median age in Viera West is 45.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Viera West?
The average commute to work in Viera West is 28 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Viera West?
The unemployment rate in Viera West is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Viera West?
55.1% of adults in Viera West 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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