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Vero Beach.
About
Life in Vero Beach
This small city on Florida's Treasure Coast sits in an interesting middle ground—it's genuinely quieter and more affordable than Miami or West Palm Beach, but you'll need realistic expectations about what daily life actually looks like here. The population hovers around 16,800, skewing older (median age 55.6), which shapes everything from community vibe to local priorities. The median household income sits at $69,758 with a median home value around $392,500, making it relatively accessible compared to South Florida, though you're still paying Florida prices.
Vero Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
52.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Foreign-Born
13.0%
Broadband Internet
91.1%
of households
Population Growth
+7.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.0% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Vero Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Vero Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (20.2%), and 9.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.7%
of residents
65 and Older
28.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
15.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.5%
of households
Married Couples
41.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.24
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Vero Beach
In Vero Beach, rent runs 27% below the FL average, and home values are 9% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,350
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
27.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $361,764 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Vero Beach
Unemployment in Indian River County, which includes Vero Beach, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Vero Beach: Indian River County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Indian River County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Vero Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.4 min avg
How Vero Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Vero Beach, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB)
Regional airport · few flights129k passengers boarded in 2025
- 68 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 78 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Vero Beach runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
67.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
504.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Vero Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 3 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Indian River County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Indian River County, which includes Vero Beach, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 3 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Tropical Storm | $59.1M |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $401,250 |
| 2022 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $151,490 |
| 2021 | 2 | Tornado | None reported |
| 2020 | 2 | Hail | $200,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Indian River County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Indian River County, which includes Vero Beach, is typically good — 302 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
302
per year
Moderate Days
19
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Indian River County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 56°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Vero Beach has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 56°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/70°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
75°/56°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
57
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 54°F | 2.68" |
| Feb | 75°F | 56°F | 2.48" |
| Mar | 78°F | 59°F | 3.69" |
| Apr | 82°F | 64°F | 2.94" |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 89°F | 74°F | 6.78" |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 6.21" |
| Aug | 90°F | 76°F | 7.55" |
| Sep | 89°F | 75°F | 7.62" |
| Oct | 85°F | 70°F | 6.11" |
| Nov | 80°F | 63°F | 3.19" |
| Dec | 75°F | 58°F | 2.83" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Vero Beach
Vero Beach has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 15 mi away · Sebastian
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Vero Beach
Vero Beach's student/teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 82 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Vero Beach
Vero Beach has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (82 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Vero Beach
Indian River County Library
1600 21st Street, Vero Beach
Cities Near Vero Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Vero Beach FAQ
Is Vero Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Vero Beach's median rent is $1,221/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $69,758/year. Median home value is $391,900.
Is Vero Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Vero Beach's violent crime rate was 67 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 504 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Vero Beach, Florida?⌄
Indian River County, which includes Vero Beach, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Vero Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Vero Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,221/month and median household income is $69,758/year. The median home value is $391,900. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Vero Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Vero Beach is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from