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Vero Beach, FL


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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.

The People and Families of Vero Beach

In Vero Beach, about 51% of adults are married. Adults in Vero Beach are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vero Beach had a median family income of $50,260.

Political Inclinations

Among Vero Beach political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $356,280. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Vero Beach Housing

Of the housing in Vero Beach, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Vero Beach, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Vero Beach features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

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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