Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
36%
Vero Beach, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,762
Population
21,359
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Delight in small-town charm along Florida’s Treasure Coast
Coastal
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Scenic
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Suburban
Located along Florida's Treasure Coast, Vero Beach combines small-town atmosphere with coastal living. This welcoming community offers housing options from beachfront apartments to inland residences. One-bedroom units average $1,632 per month, while three-bedroom homes rent for approximately $2,083. The rental market shows stability with modest year-over-year increases between 0.7% and 3.3%, depending on unit size, offering more affordable rates compared to other Florida coastal communities.
The city's 26 miles of Atlantic beaches include South Beach Park and Humiston Beach Park, both offering public access and amenities. Downtown Vero Beach features independent shops, galleries, and restaurants along Ocean Drive and 14th Avenue. The Indian River Lagoon provides opportunities for water activities, while the McKee Botanical Garden showcases native Florida plants and tropical landscapes. The Jackie Robinson Training Complex preserves the city's baseball heritage as the former spring training site for the Dodgers. With approximately 16,354 residents, Vero Beach maintains its coastal character while offering convenient access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Explore the City
Boat at Indian River from Veromar and enjoy the serene waters just minutes away.
Gallery 14 has been proudly celebrating art in Vero Beach for 17 years.
Enjoy a day at the beach in Waterway Village, where the sun meets the sea.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,987
Average: $90,451
Education
8,606
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,332
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Vero Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Vero Beach, FL is $970 for a studio, $1,757 for one bedroom, $1,958 for two bedrooms, and $2,439 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vero Beach has decreased by -5.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,757/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$3,687/month
1,502 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,276/month
978 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,168/month
1,270 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Vero Beach, FL is 0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Vero Beach is 2.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $970 - $2,439. You can expect to pay 3.6% more for groceries, 0.7% more for utilities, and 7.0% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Vero Beach, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
591 Students
Public
Grades K-5
99 Students
Public
Grades K-5
585 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
383 Students
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
31 Students
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
31 Students
Public
Grades K-8
890 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
633 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
682 Students
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
31 Students
Indian River Charter High School
Public
Grades 9-12
687 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,595 Students
Indian River Virtual Course Offerings
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- ELC - Environmental Learning Center
- McKee Botanical Garden
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.