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Vero Beach South.
Vero Beach South is an unincorporated community in Indian River County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Vero Beach South
This is a quiet, established community that appeals most to retirees and empty-nesters rather than young families—about 28% of residents are 65 or older, and the median age hovers around 50. Housing costs are moderate by Florida standards, with median home values around $335,200 and median rents near $1,300 a month, paired with a median household income of roughly $73,000 that gives many residents solid purchasing power. The job market is decent with 4.7% unemployment, though your commute will likely average about 21 minutes; if you're working elsewhere in the region, you'll be car-dependent.
Vero Beach South at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Foreign-Born
10.3%
Broadband Internet
90.7%
of households
Median household income
Demographics10.3% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Vero Beach South: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Vero Beach South, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (13.6%), and 10.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.2%
of residents
65 and Older
30.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.6%
of households
Married Couples
49.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
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 21% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Vero Beach South
In Vero Beach South, rent runs 21% below the FL average, and home values are 7% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,949
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Vero Beach South
Unemployment in Indian River County, which includes Vero Beach South, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Vero Beach South: Indian River County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Indian River County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Vero Beach South Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.4 min avg
How Vero Beach South residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Vero Beach South, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB)
Regional airport · few flights129k passengers boarded in 2025
- 67 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 79 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 41% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, which covers Vero Beach South, runs 41% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
195.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
850.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Indian River County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 South, 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 South, 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 South 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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Vero Beach South
Uninsured
12.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Vero Beach South's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Vero Beach
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 mi away · Fort Pierce
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.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Vero Beach South
Vero Beach South's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Vero Beach South (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 11,822 students · in-state tuition $2,764 · 44% graduate · median earnings $43,542 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 83 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Vero Beach South
Vero Beach South has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (83 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
83 mi awayCities Near Vero Beach South
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Vero Beach South?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Vero Beach South FAQ
Is Vero Beach South, Florida affordable?⌄
Vero Beach South's median rent is $1,314/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $73,420/year. Median home value is $335,200.
Is Vero Beach South, Florida safe?⌄
Vero Beach South is policed by the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 195 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 851 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Vero Beach South, Florida?⌄
Indian River County, which includes Vero Beach South, 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 South, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Vero Beach South is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,314/month and median household income is $73,420/year. The median home value is $335,200. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Vero Beach South, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Vero Beach South is 21 minutes, which is about 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