How many renters in Vero Beach, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.8% (±10.8 points) of renting households in Vero Beach, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.8% (±10.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.2% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.1% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Vero Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Vero Beach | Indian River County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.2% (±4.0 points) | 8.5% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±4.9 points) | 11.5% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.7% (±3.3 points) | 9.8% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.7% (±7.3 points) | 13.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.6% (±5.8 points) | 7.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.2% (±9.1 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.
Vero Beach against Indian River County, its state and the nation
| Vero Beach | Indian River County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.8% (±10.8 points) | 56.6% (±4.4 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.2% (±9.1 points) | 48.8% (±3.9 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.1% (±3.6 points) | 34.3% (±2.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,339 (±$8,202) | $46,812 (±$3,587) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,221 (±$82) | $1,357 (±$58) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Vero Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Indian River County (56.6%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Indian River County, Vero Beach ranks 9 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 522 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 Vero Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach | — | 54.8% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Gifford | 2.8 mi | 79.5% (±17.7 points) | Higher |
| Vero Beach South | 2.8 mi | 51.7% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indian River Shores | 4.4 mi | 66.0% (±67.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florida Ridge | 4.4 mi | 36.6% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| Winter Beach | 5.0 mi | 100.0% (±60.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Vero Corridor | 5.6 mi | 64.2% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Beach | 6.2 mi | 36.4% (±93.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wabasso Beach | 7.4 mi | 100.0% (±113.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Florida Ridge, FL (36.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Gifford | 79.5% (±17.7 points) |
| 4 | Indian River Shores | 66.0% (±67.9 points) |
| 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 12 of 14 places in Indian River County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Vero Beach
Are renters in Vero Beach rent-burdened?
54.8% of renting households in Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Vero Beach, FL spends 32.1% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vero Beach city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vero Beach city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vero Beach city, Florida
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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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