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Indian River County
  • County in Florida
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Indian River County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade B
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade A
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Indian River County is located in Florida with a population of 158,002. Indian River County is one of the best places to live in Florida. In Indian River County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Indian River County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Indian River County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    158,002

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $242,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,086
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Indian River County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      138
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      24.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      32.6
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      327.7
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,469.7
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      80.5
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      33%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      national  11%

    Working in Indian River County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,594
    National
    $69,021

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