The Town FilesWinter Beach, Florida
Community in Indian River County · population 3,136 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $472,200
- Household income
- $92,394
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 57.6
Winter Beach is a community of 3,136 people in Indian River County, Florida. The median home is worth $472,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for retirees than 89% of Florida towns, better for families than 89% of Florida towns, quieter than 83% of Florida towns.
How Winter 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 Winter Beach is worth $472,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $92,394, which is more affordable than 36% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,295 a month. 94.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winter Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $472,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,295 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $92,394 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 94.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Winter Beach
| People | Winter Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.3% | — |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Winter 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
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winter Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 9, 2024 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 28, 1972.
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 Winter Beach itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Towns near Winter Beach
- Indian River Shores, FL2.4 mi · 4,241 people · home $1,132,000
- Gifford, FL2.6 mi · 5,511 people · home $236,000
- Vero Beach, FL4.8 mi · 16,354 people · home $391,900
- Sebastian, FL5.9 mi · 25,054 people · home $317,000
- West Vero Corridor, FL6.5 mi · 10,039 people · home $216,400
- Vero Beach South, FL6.9 mi · 28,020 people · home $335,200
- Vero Lake Estates, FL6.9 mi · 6,782 people · home $328,200
- Florida Ridge, FL9.2 mi · 21,302 people · home $287,900
Winter Beach questions
Is Winter Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winter Beach scores better for retirees than 89% of Florida towns and quieter than 83%. 36.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.6).
How much does a house cost in Winter Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Winter Beach is valued at $472,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,394, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $2,295 a month.
What is the weather like in Winter 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 Winter Beach get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winter Beach 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)