The Town FilesViera West, Florida
Community in Brevard County · population 16,688 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $546,600
- Household income
- $109,170
- Jan low / Jul high
- 51° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 45.3
Viera West is a community of 16,688 people in Brevard County, Florida. The median home is worth $546,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of Florida towns, more upscale than 93% of Florida towns, better for families than 92% of Florida towns.
How Viera West 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 Viera West is worth $546,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $109,170, which is more affordable than 38% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,182 a month. 81.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Viera West | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $546,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,182 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $109,170 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 81.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2012 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.2% | — |
Who lives in Viera West
| People | Viera West | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 16.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.3% | — |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Viera West
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 50.5°F. About 55.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Viera West since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 19, 1972 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 27, 2019.
Severe weather in Brevard County since 1996
Brevard County has been included in 45 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 |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Brevard County
Brevard County had 242,124 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,051 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Viera West itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Viera West
7 public schools with 6,417 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIERA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,314 | 22.5 |
| VIERA CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 1,562 | 15.9 |
| MANATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 876 | 15.6 |
| VIERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 784 | 15.4 |
| PINECREST ACADEMY SPACE COAST (charter) | K-8 | 663 | 22.1 |
| PRE-K ESE SERVICES | PK-PK | 218 | 21.8 |
| CONTRACTED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | PK-12 | — | — |
Towns near Viera West
- Viera East, FL2.0 mi · 11,687 people · home $396,700
- Rockledge, FL5.3 mi · 27,678 people · home $338,100
- Merritt Island, FL5.9 mi · 34,518 people · home $402,900
- Cocoa West, FL8.1 mi · 5,939 people · home $158,700
- South Patrick Shores, FL8.3 mi · 6,496 people · home $443,600
- Cocoa Beach, FL9.0 mi · 11,354 people · home $503,200
- Cocoa, FL9.2 mi · 19,041 people · home $246,100
- Satellite Beach, FL9.7 mi · 11,226 people · home $502,500
Viera West questions
Is Viera West, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Viera West scores better for retirees than 95% of Florida towns and quieter than 87%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Viera West?
The median owner-occupied home in Viera West is valued at $546,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,170, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $2,182 a month.
What is the weather like in Viera West?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 50.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Viera West get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Viera West since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 19, 1972. 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)