Living in Winter Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winter Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Winter Beach has 4,985 residents with a median age of 57.6. The median household income is $92,394 (24% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $472,200, the median rent is $2,295/month.
Winter Beach at a glance
- Population
- 4,985
- Median age
- 57.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $92,394State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $472,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,295/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Winter Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Winter Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winter Beach the median home value is $472,200, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,295 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,208 a month in housing costs.
Winter Beach median household income
The median household income in Winter Beach is $92,394 and the income per person is $40,631. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Winter Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,787
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 2.90
Winter Beach demographics
- Population
- 4,985
- Median age
- 57.6
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.6%
- Households
- 1,716
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winter Beach ›
Education in Winter Beach
38.3% of adults 25 and older in Winter Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winter Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Winter Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Beach | 4,985 | $92,394 | $472,200 | $2,295 |
| Indian River Shores | 4,386 | $156,037 | $1,132,000 | $2,185 |
| Gifford | 4,668 | $33,175 | $236,000 | $892 |
| Wabasso | 1,467 | $59,006 | $401,400 | — |
| Wabasso Beach | 2,262 | $115,739 | $654,100 | — |
| Orchid | 441 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Vero Beach | 17,042 | $69,758 | $391,900 | $1,221 |
| Windsor | 338 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Sebastian | 26,262 | $69,409 | $317,000 | $1,451 |
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What is the median household income in Winter Beach, FL?
The median household income in Winter Beach is $92,394, 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 Winter Beach?
The median home value in Winter Beach is $472,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Winter Beach?
The median gross rent in Winter Beach is $2,295 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Winter Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Winter Beach?
The median age in Winter Beach is 57.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Winter Beach?
The average commute to work in Winter Beach is 22 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winter Beach?
The unemployment rate in Winter Beach is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winter Beach?
38.3% of adults in Winter Beach 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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