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Living in
Viera West.
Viera West is an unincorporated community in Brevard County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Viera West
The median household income sits around $109,000, and homes run about $547,000 with median rent at $2,182, which tracks fairly close to Florida's broader real estate market; it's not cheap, but it's also not a premium coastal area, so you're paying for accessible suburban living rather than waterfront premium. The job market is solid with unemployment at 4.2%, and you're part of the larger Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville metro area, which gives you access to more employment diversity than a smaller town would offer—though many residents commute about 28-30 minutes for work, so factor that into your daily rhythm. One honest trade-off is the weather—you get year-round sunshine and no winter heating bills, but Florida's summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms are relentless, and you'll need air conditioning basically all year.
Viera West at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Foreign-Born
11.3%
Broadband Internet
95.1%
of households
Median household income
Demographics11.3% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Viera West: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Viera West, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (13.3%), and 10.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.9%
of residents
65 and Older
22.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.9%
of households
Married Couples
56.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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 31% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Viera West
In Viera West, rent runs 31% above the FL average, and home values are 52% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,384
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2012
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Viera West
Unemployment in Brevard County, which includes Viera West, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Viera West: Brevard County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brevard County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Viera West is about 3% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Viera West Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.5 min avg
How Viera West residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Viera West, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
Regional airport · few flights313k passengers boarded in 2025
- 37 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 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, which covers Viera West, runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
121.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
528.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Brevard County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brevard County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brevard County, which includes Viera West, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
| 2023 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $506,100 |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.5M |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
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
Brevard County, county-wide
Viera West is about 3% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brevard County, which includes Viera West, is typically good — 333 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
333
per year
Moderate Days
32
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Brevard County, county-wide
Viera West is about 3% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 52°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Viera West has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 52°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 51°F | 2.77" |
| Feb | 75°F | 53°F | 2.28" |
| Mar | 78°F | 56°F | 2.93" |
| Apr | 82°F | 61°F | 2.53" |
| May | 86°F | 67°F | 3.82" |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 7.52" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 6.81" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 7.49" |
| Sep | 89°F | 73°F | 8.55" |
| Oct | 84°F | 68°F | 5.28" |
| Nov | 79°F | 60°F | 2.57" |
| Dec | 74°F | 54°F | 2.73" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Viera West
Viera West has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Viera Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Cape Canaveral Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Cocoa Beach
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Melbourne
Circles of Care, Inc.
Psychiatric · 13.2 mi away · Melbourne
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.
Education18.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Viera West
Viera West's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 55.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
55.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Viera West (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,490 students · in-state tuition $2,496 · 46% graduate · median earnings $42,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Florida Institute of Technology
14.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,404 students · in-state tuition $46,669 · 58% graduate · median earnings $50,557 (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, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Viera West
Viera West has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
37 mi awayCities Near Viera West
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Viera West?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Viera West FAQ
Is Viera West, Florida affordable?⌄
Viera West's median rent is $2,182/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $109,170/year. Median home value is $546,600.
Is Viera West, Florida safe?⌄
Viera West is policed by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 121 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 528 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Viera West, Florida?⌄
Brevard County, which includes Viera West, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Viera West, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Viera West is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,182/month and median household income is $109,170/year. The median home value is $546,600. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Viera West, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Viera West is 28 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