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Vero beach, FL

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Vero beach.

Population: 114,619 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Vero beach, FL is $341,136 — down 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $381,551 after a median 86 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,183/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$341,136

Median home value

-2.7%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$341,136
1-year appreciation
-2.7%
3-year appreciation
-8.1%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+90.3%
All-time peak (2024-04)
$376,997
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$381,551
Median list price
$412,550
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
+2.2%
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
106
For-sale inventory
1,125
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
139
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
101 days
New listings (monthly)
216

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,183/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
19
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
Schools include
VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, ROSEWOOD MAGNET SCHOOL, VERO BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION, IR PREP

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Piper Aircraft Corp./Vero Beach Water & Sewer Department (0.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
350
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,823
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,776

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
123
Nearest airport
Broocke Air Patch Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
70
Hospitals include
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL, ORLANDO HEALTH SEBASTIAN RIVER HOSPITAL, HCA FLORIDA LAWNWOOD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.2 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,100 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
11.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,164
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
79.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,868
Average weekly wage
$1,066
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
266

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Vero beachState medianUS median
Median home value$341,136$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$381,551$359,990$325,000
Median days on market86 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,183/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,164$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Vero beach, FL?
$341,136.
What is the median sale price in Vero beach, FL?
$381,551.
How long do homes take to sell in Vero beach, FL?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in Vero beach, FL?
Typical rent: $2,183/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vero beach, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding.
Is Vero beach, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Vero beach, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Vero beach, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vero beach, FL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Piper Aircraft Corp./Vero Beach Water & Sewer Department, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve Vero beach, FL?
19 schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Vero beach, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Vero beach, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Vero beach, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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