City safety & data profile

Vero Beach SouthFL

Vero Beach South, FL is a 23K-resident city in Indian River County with a median household income of $73,420.

Indian River County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Vero Beach South, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Vero Beach South has a population larger than 51% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $335,200.

Data updated 2026-07-22

23K
Population
Top 49%
By size
$73,420
Median income
$335,200
Median home
9.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Vero Beach South

Vero Beach South posts a median household income higher than 41% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 59%
by median income, US cities

Where Vero Beach South income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,420 Bottom 41% higher than 41% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Vero Beach South, FL beyond the headline numbers

Vero Beach South sits inside Indian River County, Florida, at roughly 27.62°N, -80.41°W. Population 23,092, $73,420 median household income. Median home value $335,200, median rent $1,314. Poverty rate 9.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Vero Beach South's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 36.5%, then short sleep duration at 34.9%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Vero Beach South from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
23,092
Vero Beach South
Median Income
$73,420
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$335,200
+47% vs avg
Median Age
48.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Indian River County) - Vero Beach South's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
167K+20%
Median Income
$73,491+64%
Median Home Value
$351,500+123%
Poverty Rate
11.1%-26%
Unemployment
4.5%-69%

Economics

Economics indicators for Vero Beach South, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,314/mo
Poverty Rate
9.1% -36% vs avg
Unemployment 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.2%
Work From Home 11.3%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 75.4%
African American 3%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
36.5%
Short Sleep Duration
34.9%
Obesity
26.6%
Physical Inactivity
23.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.5%
Binge Drinking
13.7%
Diabetes
12.8%
Current Smoking
12.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.9%
Annual Checkup 80.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.3%
Stroke
4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Vero Beach South, FL? ▼
Vero Beach South, FL has a population of 23,092 people, located in Indian River County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Vero Beach South? ▼
The median household income in Vero Beach South, FL is $73,420 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
What is the median home value in Vero Beach South? ▼
The median home value in Vero Beach South, FL is $335,200. Median rent is $1,314/month.
What are the top health concerns in Vero Beach South? ▼
The top health indicators in Vero Beach South include High Blood Pressure (36.5%), Short Sleep Duration (34.9%), Obesity (26.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Vero Beach South? ▼
The median age in Vero Beach South, FL is 48.8 years. 29.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Vero Beach South, FL is located in Indian River County, Florida. With a population of 23K and a $73,420 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Vero Beach South area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Vero Beach South's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Indian River County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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