Living in Indian River County, Florida

Indian River County is a county in Florida with a population of around 147,919, part of the Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL MSA metro area. The main communities are Sebastian, Vero Beach, Fellsmere.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,715/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $376K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 75°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Indian River County has older demographics, with a median age of 54 and a predominantly working-class population (29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.