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Living in
West Vero Corridor.
West Vero Corridor 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 West Vero Corridor
West Vero Corridor is a community of 10,802 people in Florida. The median household income is $61,927, median rent runs about $1,706 per month, and median home values are around $216,400. Unemployment is low at 4.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
West Vero Corridor at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
67.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Foreign-Born
6.3%
Broadband Internet
85.8%
of households
Median household income
Demographics6.3% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in West Vero Corridor: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Vero Corridor, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (16.9%), and 5.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
8.0%
of residents
65 and Older
55.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
6.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
44.6%
of households
Married Couples
41.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.85
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 about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in West Vero Corridor
In West Vero Corridor, home values are 40% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,468
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
18.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above FL average
Unemployment in West Vero Corridor
Unemployment in Indian River County, which includes West Vero Corridor, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
West Vero Corridor: Indian River County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Indian River County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commute28.1 min avg
How West Vero Corridor residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Vero Corridor, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB)
Regional airport · few flights129k passengers boarded in 2025
- 70 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 74 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 West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor, 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, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
West Vero Corridor has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 54°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/68°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
75°/54°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
59.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
72
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 52°F | 2.74" |
| Feb | 76°F | 55°F | 2.20" |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 3.44" |
| Apr | 82°F | 62°F | 3.06" |
| May | 86°F | 68°F | 4.20" |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 6.76" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 5.68" |
| Aug | 91°F | 74°F | 7.35" |
| Sep | 88°F | 73°F | 7.04" |
| Oct | 85°F | 69°F | 5.33" |
| Nov | 79°F | 61°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 75°F | 56°F | 2.54" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Vero Corridor
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside West Vero Corridor's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Vero Beach
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.2 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.
Education34.0% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in West Vero Corridor
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 81 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Vero Corridor
West Vero Corridor has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (81 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in West Vero Corridor
Irc/Irsc Brackett Library
6155 College Lane, Vero Beach
Cities Near West Vero Corridor
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to West Vero Corridor?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
West Vero Corridor FAQ
Is West Vero Corridor, Florida affordable?⌄
West Vero Corridor's median rent is $1,706/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $61,927/year. Median home value is $216,400.
Is West Vero Corridor, Florida safe?⌄
West Vero Corridor 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 West Vero Corridor, Florida?⌄
Indian River County, which includes West Vero Corridor, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in West Vero Corridor, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in West Vero Corridor is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,706/month and median household income is $61,927/year. The median home value is $216,400. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Vero Corridor, Florida?⌄
The average commute in West Vero Corridor 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