How many renters in Florida Ridge, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.6% (±12.2 points) of renting households in Florida Ridge, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.6% (±12.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.8% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Florida Ridge
| Share of income spent on rent | Florida Ridge | Indian River County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.2% (±3.8 points) | 8.5% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.6% (±8.2 points) | 11.5% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.9% (±9.8 points) | 9.8% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 24.6% (±10.6 points) | 13.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.8% (±4.2 points) | 7.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.8% (±11.5 points) | 48.8% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Florida Ridge against Indian River County, its state and the nation
| Florida Ridge | Indian River County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.6% (±12.2 points) | 56.6% (±4.4 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.8% (±11.5 points) | 48.8% (±3.9 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±2.4 points) | 34.3% (±2.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $58,794 (±$6,077) | $46,812 (±$3,587) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,342 (±$130) | $1,357 (±$58) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Florida Ridge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Indian River County (56.6%).
It is also lower than in Florida (60.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Indian River County, Florida Ridge ranks 11 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 746 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Florida Ridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Ridge | — | 36.6% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Vero Beach South | 2.9 mi | 51.7% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood Park | 3.1 mi | 53.6% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Beach | 3.1 mi | 36.4% (±93.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vero Beach | 4.4 mi | 54.8% (±10.8 points) | Higher |
| St. Lucie Village | 6.3 mi | 74.5% (±28.0 points) | Higher |
| Gifford | 6.9 mi | 79.5% (±17.7 points) | Higher |
| West Vero Corridor | 7.0 mi | 64.2% (±11.0 points) | Higher |
| Fort Pierce North | 7.6 mi | 62.6% (±19.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vero Beach, FL (54.8%), St. Lucie Village, FL (74.5%), Gifford, FL (79.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Indian River County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Vero Lake Estates | 64.6% (±50.2 points) |
| 6 | West Vero Corridor | 64.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 7 | Sebastian | 61.3% (±14.9 points) |
| 8 | Fellsmere | 56.0% (±24.2 points) |
| 9 | Vero Beach | 54.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 10 | Vero Beach South | 51.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 11 | Florida Ridge | 36.6% (±12.2 points) |
| 12 | South Beach | 36.4% (±93.6 points) |
| 13 | Wabasso | 9.0% (±33.5 points) |
| 14 | Roseland | 0.0% (±97.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Indian River County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Florida Ridge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Florida Ridge
Are renters in Florida Ridge rent-burdened?
36.6% of renting households in Florida Ridge pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Florida Ridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Florida Ridge, FL spends 27.3% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Florida Ridge CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Florida Ridge CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Florida Ridge CDP, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Florida Ridge CDP, Florida (place:23050, in state:12).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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