Population 9,000 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Vero Corridor
Household size in West Vero Corridor
| Period | West Vero Corridor | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.81 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.90 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.88 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
West Vero Corridor is a place of small households, averaging 1.88 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 1.81 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Vero Corridor
| Period | West Vero Corridor | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 66.1 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 64.3 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 67.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
West Vero Corridor skews older: half of its residents are older than 67.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 65.9, in line with the national trend. Only eight of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Vero Corridor
| Period | West Vero Corridor | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in West Vero Corridor, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 48 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Vero Corridor
Renters in West Vero Corridor
| Period | West Vero Corridor | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.6% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in West Vero Corridor own their homes; 26.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly two-thirds of owners (64.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Vero Corridor
| Period | West Vero Corridor | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in West Vero Corridor: 18.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 10.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Vero Corridor
| Period | West Vero Corridor | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in West Vero Corridor is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Vero Corridor
| Period | West Vero Corridor | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,028 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $998 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,103 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,824 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$796 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in West Vero Corridor pays $1,824 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $796 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 40.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Vero Corridor
Bachelor's degrees in West Vero Corridor
| Period | West Vero Corridor | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in West Vero Corridor (30.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Vero Corridor
| Period | West Vero Corridor | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in West Vero Corridor: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 44 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Vero Corridor
| Period | West Vero Corridor | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Vero Corridor runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Vero Corridor compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Vero Corridor | 1.88 | 67.1 | 4.8% | 26.9% | 18.3% | 1994 | $1,824 | 30.3% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| Vero Beach | 2.44 | 54.5 | 6.4% | 18.5% | 15.0% | 1995 | $1,836 | 40.2% | 94.2% | 3.8% |
| Vero Beach South | 2.52 | 48.7 | 9.9% | 23.7% | 15.8% | 1986 | $1,539 | 28.5% | 90.6% | 3.2% |
| Gifford | 2.37 | 48.9 | 25.1% | 37.8% | 15.2% | 1994 | $1,324 | 31.9% | 87.1% | 6.6% |
| Wabasso | 2.69 | 52.0 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 2005 | $1,307 | 41.3% | 97.7% | 2.0% |
| Florida Ridge | 2.77 | 44.6 | 11.6% | 19.5% | 16.7% | 1994 | $1,396 | 26.4% | 92.3% | 4.0% |
| Indian River Shores | 1.78 | 73.7 | 1.4% | 3.1% | 33.3% | 1987 | $2,308 | 78.1% | 99.5% | 0.6% |
| Lakewood Park | 2.53 | 46.1 | 9.1% | 14.4% | 11.9% | 1986 | $1,395 | 20.4% | 93.3% | 5.6% |
| Sebastian | 2.22 | 58.1 | 5.9% | 15.0% | 11.6% | 1995 | $1,701 | 25.9% | 90.0% | 6.9% |
| Orchid | 2.01 | 70.4 | 0.9% | 0.0% | 36.7% | 2001 | $2,378 | 74.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Fellsmere | 3.46 | 41.4 | 17.0% | 17.5% | 12.7% | 1995 | $1,294 | 15.1% | 76.1% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Vero Corridor. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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