The Town FilesNorth River Shores, Florida
Community in Martin County · population 3,459 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $309,800
- Household income
- $75,896
- Jan low / Jul high
- 56° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 58.0
North River Shores is a community of 3,459 people in Martin County, Florida. The median home is worth $309,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 91% of Florida towns, easier by car than 89% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 88% of Florida towns.
How North River Shores ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North River Shores is worth $309,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $75,896, which is more affordable than 65% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,136 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | North River Shores | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,136 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $75,896 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.3% | — |
Who lives in North River Shores
| People | North River Shores | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in North River Shores
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 55.7°F. About 62.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North River Shores since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 9, 2024 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 2007.
Severe weather in Martin County since 1996
Martin County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Martin County
Martin County had 76,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,415 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in North River Shores itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in North River Shores
2 public schools with 1,533 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 866 | 18.8 |
| MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 667 | 15.5 |
Towns near North River Shores
- Jensen Beach, FL2.6 mi · 12,652 people · home $411,700
- Stuart, FL2.7 mi · 17,425 people · home $329,400
- Palm City, FL3.1 mi · 25,883 people · home $563,400
- Hutchinson Island South, FL6.7 mi · 4,988 people · home $406,800
- Port Salerno, FL7.5 mi · 10,401 people · home $352,600
- River Park, FL7.8 mi · 6,514 people · home $244,000
- Port St. Lucie, FL8.0 mi · 204,851 people · home $369,200
- Indian River Estates, FL9.3 mi · 6,584 people · home $280,400
North River Shores questions
Is North River Shores, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North River Shores scores better for retirees than 66% of Florida towns and quieter than 18%. 37.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.0).
How much does a house cost in North River Shores?
The median owner-occupied home in North River Shores is valued at $309,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,896, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $2,136 a month.
What is the weather like in North River Shores?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 55.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does North River Shores get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North River Shores since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)