The Town FilesVero Beach, Florida
City in Indian River County · population 16,354 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $391,900
- Household income
- $69,758
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 52.5
Vero Beach is a city of 16,354 people in Indian River County, Florida. The median home is worth $391,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks hipper than 92% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 92% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 80% of Florida towns.
How Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach is worth $391,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $69,758, which is more affordable than 23% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,221 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vero Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $391,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,221 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $69,758 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.2% | — |
Who lives in Vero Beach
| People | Vero Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Vero Beach
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 53.5°F. About 56.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vero Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 9, 2024 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 21, 2005.
Severe weather in Indian River County since 1996
Indian River County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| 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 Indian River County
Indian River County had 57,522 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,991 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Vero Beach itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Vero Beach
19 public schools with 11,972 students, about 20.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,783 | 23.0 |
| STORM GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 967 | 19.0 |
| IMAGINE AT SOUTH VERO (charter) | K-8 | 880 | 146.7 |
| OSLO MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 834 | 19.0 |
| INDIAN RIVER CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 691 | 691.0 |
| CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 651 | 14.5 |
| VERO BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 610 | 15.3 |
| GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 587 | 21.0 |
| ROSEWOOD MAGNET SCHOOL | K-5 | 541 | 15.0 |
| LIBERTY MAGNET SCHOOL | K-5 | 539 | 14.6 |
| OSCEOLA MAGNET SCHOOL | K-5 | 528 | 14.7 |
| DODGERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 519 | 17.3 |
Towns near Vero Beach
- Gifford, FL2.8 mi · 5,511 people · home $236,000
- Vero Beach South, FL2.8 mi · 28,020 people · home $335,200
- Indian River Shores, FL4.4 mi · 4,241 people · home $1,132,000
- Florida Ridge, FL4.4 mi · 21,302 people · home $287,900
- Winter Beach, FL4.8 mi · 3,136 people · home $472,200
- West Vero Corridor, FL5.6 mi · 10,039 people · home $216,400
- South Beach, FL6.2 mi · 3,703 people · home $900,700
- Lakewood Park, FL7.5 mi · 12,510 people · home $268,400
Vero Beach questions
Is Vero Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vero Beach scores better for retirees than 67% of Florida towns and quieter than 50%. 28.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.5).
How much does a house cost in Vero Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Vero Beach is valued at $391,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,758, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $1,221 a month.
What is the weather like in Vero Beach?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 53.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Vero Beach get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vero Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 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)