Indian River Shores, FL

Indian River Shores, Florida

Indian River Shores, Florida, in Indian River county, is 25 miles SE of Palm Bay, Florida (center to center) and 127 miles E of Tampa, Florida. The town has a population of 3,448.

The People and Families of Indian River Shores

In Indian River Shores, about 79% of adults are married. Lots of Indian River Shores people are married off.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in Indian River Shores if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Indian River Shores had a median family income of $141,952. People in Indian River Shores generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Indian River Shores than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Indian River Shores, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Indian River Shores. This town has lots of successful singles.

Crime and Safety

Indian River Shores is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Indian River Shores Housing

Owners occupy 96% of the housing units in Indian River Shores. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Indian River Shores is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Indian River Shores, 82% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Indian River Shores, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Indian River Shores strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Indian River Shores, FL

Comparing Indian River Shores to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Indian River Shores Almanac

Indian River Shores Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Indian River Shores Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Indian River Shores Colleges

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