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Vero Beach, FL


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Vero Beach, Florida

Introduction to Vero Beach, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida is 24 miles N of Port St. Lucie, Florida (center to center) and 127 miles E of Tampa, Florida. It is in Indian River county. The population of the city is 17,705.

Vero Beach History

Vero Beach began receiving its first settlers in the mid 1840s. The development of this area was boosted by the building of Florida’s East Coast Railroad, which started its service in 1893, and the development of Drainage Districts in 1905. Vero Beach began developing rapidly and was incorporated in 1919.

Vero Beach and nearby Attractions

  • Driftwood Inn
  • McKee Jungle Gardens
  • Theodore Hausmann Estate
  • Vero Railroad Station
  • Royal Park Arcade
  • Holman Stadium
  • Vista Plantation Golf Club
  • McLarty Treasure Museum
  • Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
  • Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
  • Vero Beach Country Club

Vero Beach Activities

Apart from its pristine environs, Vero Beach offers a wide range of fun activities that attracts tourists from all over the world. Visitors can enjoy swimming, diving, boating and fishing. There are some amazing gardens and parks which have a variety of flora and fauna. There are a number of golf courses for golf enthusiasts. One can also visit nature reserves like the Pelican Island and the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuges.

Vero Beach Transportation

The St Lucie International Airport is located in close proximity to Vero Beach.

Vero Beach Higher Education

Adult education opportunities can be found at Indian River Community College.

High Points

Vero Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyVero Beach Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Vero Beach Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Vero Beach, FL

Comparing Vero Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Women78
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime37

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