Indian River County, Florida

Indian River County, Florida population in July 2007: 131,837 (92% urban, 8% rural)
Indian River County, Florida owner-occupied houses and condos: 38,119
Renter-occupied apartments: 11,018
% of renters here: 22%
State: 30%
Land area: 503 sq. mi.
Water area: 113.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 262 people per square mile

2008 cost of living index in Indian River County, Florida: 88.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Type of workers:
Private wage or salary: 79%
Government: 13%
Self-employed, not incorporated: 8%
Unpaid family work: 0%

Races in Indian River County, Florida:
White Non-Hispanic (83.4%)
Black (8.2%)
Hispanic (6.5%)
Other race (2.1%)
Two or more races (1.2%)
American Indian (0.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age, Indian River County, Florida: 47.0 years
Florida median age: 38.7 years

Males: 54,633 (48.4%)
Females: 58,314 (51.6%)

Average wage per job in Indian River County, Florida 2003: $28,971
County population in Indian River County, Florida 2003: 120,246
Jobs in Indian River County, Florida 2003: 51,924

Total labor force in Indian River County, Florida 2004: 56,240
Unemployment rate in Indian River County, Florida 2004: 6.6%

Average household size:
Indian River County, Florida: 2.3 people
Florida: 2.5 people

Estimated median household income in Indian River County, Florida 2007: $46,081 ($39,635 in 1999)
Indian River County, Florida: $46,081
Florida: $47,804

Median contract rent in Indian River County, Florida 2007 for apartments: $760 (lower quartile is $555, upper quartile is $975)
Indian River County, Florida: $760
State: $794

Estimated median house or condo value in Indian River County, Florida 2007: $213,500 (it was $91,600 in 2000)
Indian River County, Florida: $213,500
Florida: $230,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $142,200 - $351,100

Mean price in Indian River County, Florida 2007:
Detached houses: $331,071
Indian River County, Florida: $331,071
State: $334,342

Townhouses or other attached units: $337,520
Indian River County, Florida: $337,520
State: $258,333

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $150,828
Indian River County, Florida: $150,828
State: $240,504

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $290,583
Indian River County, Florida: $290,583
State: $281,565

Mobile homes: $32,103
Indian River County, Florida: $32,103
State: $43,568
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage in Indian River County, Florida: $1,429
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage Indian River County, Florida: $535

Institutionalized population for Indian River County, Florida: 1,361

Crime in 2005 (reported by the Indian River County, Florida Sheriff's Office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 2
Rapes: 22
Robberies: 65
Assaults: 211
Burglaries: 660
Thefts: 2079
Auto thefts: 191

Crime in Indian River County, Florida 2004 (reported by the Indian River County, Florida Sheriff's Office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 1
Rapes: 52
Robberies: 35
Assaults: 271
Burglaries: 590
Thefts: 2048
Auto thefts: 167

Total labor force in Indian River County, Florida 2004: 56,240
Unemployment rate in Indian River County, Florida 2004: 6.6%

Average household size:
Indian River County: 2.3 people
Florida: 2.5 people

Estimated median household income in Indian River County, Florida 2007: $46,081 ($39,635 in 1999)
Indian River County, Florida: $46,081
Florida: $47,804

Median contract rent in Indian River County, Florida 2007 for apartments: $760 (lower quartile is $555, upper quartile is $975)
Indian River County, Florida: $760
State: $794

Estimated median house or condo value in Indian River County, Florida 2007: $213,500 (it was $91,600 in 2000)
Indian River County: $213,500
Florida: $230,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $142,200 - $351,100

Mean price in Indian River County, Florida 2007:
Detached houses: $331,071
Indian River County, Florida: $331,071
State: $334,342

Townhouses or other attached units: $337,520
Indian River County, Florida: $337,520
State: $258,333

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $150,828
Indian River County, Florida: $150,828
State: $240,504

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $290,583
Indian River County, Florida: $290,583
State: $281,565

Mobile homes: $32,103
Indian River County, Florida: $32,103
State: $43,568
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,429
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $535

Institutionalized population: 1,361

Crime in Indian River County, Florida 2005 (reported by the Indian River County, Florida sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 2
Rapes: 22
Robberies: 65
Assaults: 211
Burglaries: 660
Thefts: 2079
Auto thefts: 191

Crime in 2004 (reported by the Indian River County, Florida sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 1
Rapes: 52
Robberies: 35
Assaults: 271
Burglaries: 590
Thefts: 2048
Auto thefts: 167

Private vs. public school enrollment for Indian River County, Florida:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 1,305
Indian River County, Florida: 12.4%
Florida: 11.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 594
Indian River County, Florida: 11.0%
Florida: 9.7%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 656
Indian River County, Florida: 21.5%
Florida: 21.0%


RESTAURANTS - Want to know where to eat while you're visiting here or if you're a part-time or full-time resident? We've taken much of the guesswork out of finding a restaurant. Please read on ...

Vero Beach and Indian River County Restaurants by Name - Vero Beach and Indian River County restaurants alphabetized by name.
Vero Beach and Indian River County Restaurants By Category - Local restaurants sorted by type of food that you're hungry for. From fast food to fine fare, you'll find it here.
Vero Beachside Restaurants - Vero Beach restaurants located on the barrier island.
Vero Beach and Indian River County Mainland Restaurants - Vero Beach and Indian River County restaurants located on the mainland area.

HOTELS and LODGING - Okay, so you know where to eat, but where do you stay? No problem. The links below will help you find hotels by name or by location.

Vero Beach and Indian River County Hotels by Name - If you know the name of the hotel you're looking for or if you want to browse the alphabetical list, start here.
Vero Beachside Hotels - Maybe you know that your favorite hotel is on the barrier island of Vero Beach, but you forgot the name. No problem. Start here.
Vero Beach and Indian River County Mainland Hotels - Did you stay in a hotel or motel here in the Indian River County area but you forgot the name. If you're sure it's not on the barrier island, then start here.

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BEACHES and PARKS - Vero Beach and Indian River County offer tourists and residents some of the most pristine parks and beaches around. Your stay isn't complete until you have toured the natural landscapes.

All Parks and Beaches in Indian River County - Not sure where to go first? Start here by browsing an alphabetical list of parks and beaches in Vero Beach and Indian River County.
Vero Beach and Indian River County Parks by the River - The Indian River offers a number of scenic, peaceful locations for anyone to unwind or play hard. Start here if you're looking for a park near the Indian River.
Vero Beach Parks near the Ocean - Beautiful white sand, clear blue and green water, cool ocean breezes - that's right, Vero Beach and Indian River County parks and beaches. Check out this extensive list.
Vero Beach and Indian River County Inland Parks - Take a look at an "insider's list" of parks all around Indian River County. You might think you know where they are ...
Indian River County Eco-Heritage Tour- Presented by the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, take a video tour of the area through our site.

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Attractions

A World Of Orchids
Airboat Florida and Kissimmee Airboat Rides
Aquatic Wonders Boat Tours
Arabian Nights

Blizzard Beach - Disney
Bok Tower Gardens

Capone's Dinner and Show
Celebration Golf Club
Central Florida Zoo
Cirque du Soleil
City Walk at Universal Orlando
Club Paris
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park

Discovery Cove
Disney Quest - Disney
Disney Wide World of Sports -Disney
Disney's Boardwalk Entertainment Complex
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show

Epcot - Disney

Falcon's Fire Golf Club
Fantasy Of Flight
Florida Skydiving Center
Forever Florida Eco Tours
Fun Spot

Gator Tours
Gatorland
Glades Adventures
Green Meadows Petting Farm

Hard Rock Orlando
Harry P Leu Gardens
Holy Land Experience
Horse World Riding Stables
Hunters Creek Golf Course

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

Kissimmee Golf Club
Kissimmee Oaks Golf Club

Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards

Medieval Times

NASCAR Cafe Orlando

Old Town
Orange Blossom Balloons
Orlando Museum Of Art
Orlando Science Center

Pirate's Dinner Adventure
Planet Hollywood Orlando
Pleasure Island - Disney

Reptile World Serpentarium
Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium
Roxy Night Club

SeaWorld
SeaWorld Makahiki Luau
Shingle Creek Golf Club
Skull Kingdom Haunted Castle
Sky Venture Indoor Skydiving
SkyCoaster
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows

Tiki Island Adventure Golf
Titanic the Exhibition
Typhoon Lagoon - Disney

Universal Studios Orlando
Universal's Islands of Adventure

Walt Disney World
War Bird Adventures, Inc.
Wet `n Wild
WonderWorks

Malls & Concerts

Altamonte Mall

The Florida Mall

Vero Beach is a city in Indian River County, Florida. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 19,916. It is the county seat of Indian River County. Vero Beach is a Principal City of the Sebastian-Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is home to 130,100 people.

Vero Beach may be best known as the location of Dodgertown, where the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team have held their spring training camp since 1948, and where the minor league Vero Beach Devil Rays play during their regular season.

Piper Aircraft Inc. builds aircraft here. Major industries include citrus fruit packing and tourism.

Geography and Climate

Vero Beach is located at 27°38'31?N, 80°23'28?W (27.641817, -80.391105) . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 12.93  square miles (33.5  km² ). 11.07 square miles (28.7 km²) of it is land and 1.85 square miles (4.8 km²) of it (14.31%) is water.

The city is divided by the Indian River into the mainland on one side and the oceanfront barrier island on the other. The island is comprised of wealthy vacation dwellers and well-to-do year-round residents. Restrictive zoning has allowed the island to repel attempts to develop high-rise hotels and large commercial centers, so it maintains a quiet, residential atmosphere.

According to the World Almanac and Book of Facts, Vero Beach is at the eastern end of a demarcation line that separates Florida's climate into two zones, humid subtropical to the north of the town, tropical to the south. From Vero Beach , this line stretches straight across the state, with Bradenton, FL on the western end of the demarcation line.

Industry

Vero Beach is home to general aviation manufacturer New Piper Aircraft, which is the largest private employer in Indian River County.

Points of interest

Beaches

Vero Beach is known for its outstanding beaches. Part of Florida's Treasure Coast , the beaches combine excellent sand quality with significant surf and tidal action. Vero's main public beach is known as South Beach, accessible at the eastern end of Causeway Boulevard.

Golf

Vero Beach holds some of Florida's most exclusive private clubs. They include Red Stick, John's Island, Hawk's Nest, Vero Beach Country Club, The Club at Pointe West and others.

National Register of Historic Places

• Vero Railroad Station
• McKee Jungle (Botanical) Gardens
• Driftwood Inn - located in Vero's central beach business district, it is a historic hotel constructed in the early 20th Century by the late local eccentric and explorer Waldo Sexton . This facility was originally built entirely from pieces of driftwood and other antiques. Sexton also designed the "hall of giants" at McKee Jungle Gardens.
• Hallstrom House
• Indian River County Courthouse
• Judge Henry F. Gregory House
• Maher Building
• McKee Jungle Gardens - visit periodic exhibitions ranging from plant and
  flower shows to dinosaur displays
• Old Palmetto Hotel
• Pueblo Arcade
• Royal Park Arcade
• Theodore Hausmann Estate
• Old Vero Beach Community Building
• Vero Beach Diesel Power Plant
• Vero Beach Woman's Club
• Vero Railroad Station
• Vero Theatre

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