Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Sun Market Sauce Co
Coffee Shop
Palato Cafe
Coffee Shop
Red Bird Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cravings
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) C-
Indian River County Historical Society
Museum
Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum
Museum
The Majestic 11
Cinema
Vero Beach Museum of Art
Museum
Riverside Children's Theatre
Theatre Arts
Riverside Theatre
Theatre Arts
Holman Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (23) C+
Country Discount Beverage
Alcohol
Pizza Mia
Fast Food
Rosie's Pub
Bar
Maryland Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Viet Bowl
Fast Food
The Grove
Bar
ABC Fine Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
The Stamp
Bar
Sean Ryan Pub
Bar
American Icon Brewery
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Kilted Mermaid
Bar
Kelly's Irish Pub
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
A Slice of Paris
Sweets
Tasty-O Donuts
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Vero Beach Community Center
Community Centre
Christi's Fitness
Gym
Vero Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Joey & Kimmy's Seafood Market & Restaurant
Seafood
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Young's Market
Grocery Store
Village Beach Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (36) C-
Pocahontas Park
Park
Troy Moody Park
Park
Youngs Park
Park
Royal Palm Pointe Park
Park
Jacoby Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Island Sanctuary
Park
Alex MacWilliam Park
Park
Riverside North Park
Park
Riverside South Park
Park
Charles Park
Park
Indian River Aquatic Reserve
Park
3 corners park
Park
Van Busch Park
Park
Humiston Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
MLK, Jr. Park
Park
South Beach Park
Park
Gifford Park
Park
Osprey Acres Stormwater Park & Nature Preserve
Park
Dick Bird South County Park
Park
Shops (33) A-
Treasure Coast Corals
Pets
East Coast Lumber & Supply Company
Home Improvement
Alan's Bicycle Center
Bicycle
Vero Furniture Mart II
Furniture
The Blue Octopus
Furniture
Artistic First Florist
Florist
Leader's Casual Furniture
Furniture
Eclectus Antiques
Furniture
Vero Beach Book Center
Books
The Flower Box
Florist
Kwik Stop
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Treasure Coast Barber Shop
Hairdresser
The Black Swan Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Badcock Home Furniture & More
Furniture
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Mingala Asian Market
Convenience Store
Kwik Stop - Food Stores
Convenience Store
Lorenzo's Hair Design & Spa
Hairdresser
Sandy's Furniture
Furniture
Own !t Now
Furniture
Village Pet Shop
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hometown Market
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Vero Beach.
Public Transit Stops (90)
Stops & Stations
A+
Orange Blossom Village (Roadside)
Bus Stop
US1 & 28th Street
Bus Stop
26th Street & Saint Lucie Avnue
Bus Stop
26th Street & Saint Lucie Avnue
Bus Stop
14th Avenue & 23rd Street
Bus Stop
14th Avenue & 23rd Street
Bus Stop
US1 & 11th Avenue
Bus Stop
US1 & 11th Avenue
Bus Stop
10th Avenue & 20th Place
Bus Stop
10th Avenue & 20th Place
Bus Stop
IRMC - Health & Wellness
Bus Stop
21st Street & 7th Avenue
Bus Stop
21st Street & 7th Avenue
Bus Stop
US1 & 20th Street
Bus Stop
Health Department
Bus Stop
35th Lane & VOVN Building
Bus Stop
Royal Palm Pointe A
Bus Stop
Parc 24
Bus Stop
US1 & 20th Street
Bus Stop
Parc 24
Bus Stop
IRMC - Main Entrance
Bus Stop
16th Ave (Cthouse)
Bus Stop
Miracle Mile Plaza (Roadside)
Bus Stop
Treasure Coast Plaza (Roadside)
Bus Stop
19th Street & 14th Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1%
F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Vero Beach is 108/100 - which is 10% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A-

Vero Beach crime rates are 1,283 per 100k, which is 30% lower than Florida
Property Crime
1,101 crimes per 100k
A-
Violent Crime
182 crimes per 100k
A
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employment D+

The median income in Vero Beach is $51,036 - which is 4% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$51,036
F
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Vero Beach Police Department
Police
Michael Gurklis Dentistry
Dentist
Florida Eye Institute
Clinic
Critical Care Medicine and Nephrology
Doctor
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Hospital
Center for Advanced Eye Care
Clinic
Perkins Indian River Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Encompass Health
Hospital
Treasure Coast Community Health Dental Services
Dentist
First Choice Healthcare
Doctor
Patrick T. Ottuso, M.D. Vero Beach Dermatology
Doctor
Indian River Dentistry
Dentist
Live Oak Endoscopy Center
Doctor
Fire Rescue Station 1
Fire Station
Vero Beach Urgent Family Care
Clinic
Fire Rescue Station 2
Fire Station
Diabetes & Endocrine Associates of the Treasure Coast
Doctor
Vero Dental Spa
Dentist
MedExpress Urgent Care
Clinic
Dr. Ellen Melvin, MD
Doctor
Pelican Dental Care
Dentist
Perkins Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B+

Vero Beach home prices are $269,600 - which is 62% higher than Florida
Home Price
$269,600
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22%
A+
Home Affordability
5.3x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C

The Vero Beach graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
58%
D+
High School Grad. Rates
81%
D+
Elementary Schools (26) F
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
Exceptional Student Education
Technical Center For Careeer & Adult Education
Vero Beach Elementary School
Beachland Elementary School
Rosewood Magnet School
Suncoast Primary School
Gifford Middle School
St. Peter'S Academy
Glendale Christian School
Alternative Center For Education
Dodgertown Elementary School
The Willow School
Citrus Elementary School
Glendale Elementary School
Oslo Middle School
Master'S Academy Of Vero Beach
High Schools (10) F
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
Vero Beach High School
Glendale Christian School
Alternative Center For Education
Indian River Charter High School
Master'S Academy Of Vero Beach
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ratings C-

Vero Beach has an overall rating of 60% from 38 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
D-
User Surveys (35)
From AreaVibes
A
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  • Vero Beach has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Vero Beach crime rates are 30% lower than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in Vero Beach is 10% higher than the Florida average
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Name should be changed to Aggro Beach 1 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 29, 2022) I will try to be fair in my review. I'm also rating Indian River County as a whole. The City of VB is a very small portion of the larger area that you will interact with. VB itself? It has some very nice qualities and I think it has a bright future given some of the projects it h ...Read More as on the horizon (Three corners and Twin Pairs Road diet). The Traditional design of McAnsh Park neighborhood is wonderful, and is one of my favorite neighborhoods on the Treasure Coast. Also, the neighborhood to the east of McAnsh, (18th Ave and 24th St) is very pleasant.

If you are a white wealthy retiree, this place is absolutely geared towards you. I will quote one of my fellow area natives: "Make sure you find a nice-gated enclave to insulate yourself from the poors. But we don't want to kick them out, we need them for the service industry". The government and business elite, from a long-term macro view, will stumble over themselves to cater to the retirement community. NIMBY is the rule here, despite a lot of lip service to "affordable housing". There is some overlap between the needs of retirees and families, but those aspects are limited here. What will determine your happiness here is whether you can make it into an enclave/ nice neighborhood.

The people here are the absolute worst, and it's a special kind of jerk that transcends race or class. Must be something in the water. You're either an object for getting what another person wants, or you are an obstacle. I can't find much humanity here. Going to the beach and isolating yourself from them only works for so long. Eventually, you have to deal with these people in public. Avoid shopping on the weekends or you will find yourself in conflict.

I was recommended to move here because "it's a quiet beach community that is a nice place to raise a family". Wow, that may have been the case a decade ago. My recommendation would be to wait for the latest migration wave to settlef, and check this place out again in 2024-2025. It could be a nice place to live. Read Less
Another retirement community. 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 24, 2020) If you’re of retirement age or an everyday beachgoer you’ll probably love it here. Housing options for anyone with an average income and not a senior citizen is abysmal. Two apartment options- Walker Woods or Vero Green. And they know it. Which means they can treat their tena ...Read More nts any way they want and know that they won’t leave. Houses for rent are a bit of a joke. You definitely don’t get what you pay for. The rest of the apartments are 55+ or income restricted. Job opportunities are not plentiful. Keep in mind that when the “snow birds” are “in season” here you’ll be waiting for a table anywhere you go, not be able to get a doctors appointment for months at a time, and will constantly deal with obnoxious drivers. Some may use the excuse that the snow birds bring in extra income for the state. However, it’s not worth the hassle in my honest opinion. Vero Beach was fun for a few months. Enjoyed the Arts District and all of the hip little night spots downtown. But once you have a family, there’s not much else to do. Too hot to enjoy the outdoors in the Spring, Summer, Fall. Too crowded with senior citizens in the winter. Read Less
Experience the Resort Luxury of Vero Beach, Florida 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Located along the picturesque shores of the Treasure Coast, Vero Beach is a scenic beach community on the east coast of Florida. I love living in Vero Beach because of the plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities. The subtropical climate provides warm and sunny weather year-r ...Read More ound. A booming aviation industry provides many diverse job opportunities, led by Piper Aircraft. As with most of Florida, citrus production and tourism also boost the local economy.

The best areas of Vero Beach are all of the coastal areas, capitalizing on the warm waters of the Atlantic and the idyllic sandy beaches. Disney's Vero Beach Resort is the area's biggest tourist attraction, providing an extensive family-friendly destination for fun for all ages. The Indian River Lagoon is the hub for boating, kayaking, and fishing activities. The historic downtown area has been re-engineered to provide a host of dining and shopping options, as well as numerous art galleries. Residents and visitors alike flock to the famous Marsh Landing Restaurant. Read Less
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Experience the Resort Luxury of Vero Beach, Florida 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Located along the picturesque shores of the Treasure Coast, Vero Beach is a scenic beach community on the east coast of Florida. I love living in Vero Beach because of the plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities. The subtropical climate provides warm and sunny weather year-r ...Read More ound. A booming aviation industry provides many diverse job opportunities, led by Piper Aircraft. As with most of Florida, citrus production and tourism also boost the local economy.

The best areas of Vero Beach are all of the coastal areas, capitalizing on the warm waters of the Atlantic and the idyllic sandy beaches. Disney's Vero Beach Resort is the area's biggest tourist attraction, providing an extensive family-friendly destination for fun for all ages. The Indian River Lagoon is the hub for boating, kayaking, and fishing activities. The historic downtown area has been re-engineered to provide a host of dining and shopping options, as well as numerous art galleries. Residents and visitors alike flock to the famous Marsh Landing Restaurant. Read Less

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Vero Beach? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pocahontas Park
      Troy Moody Park
      Youngs Park
      Royal Palm Pointe Park
      Jacoby Park
      Veteran's Memorial Island Sanctuary
      Alex MacWilliam Park
      Riverside North Park

      Entertainment

      Indian River County Historical Society
      Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum
      The Majestic 11
      Vero Beach Museum of Art
      Riverside Children's Theatre
      Riverside Theatre
      Holman Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Country Discount Beverage
      Pizza Mia
      Rosie's Pub
      Maryland Fried Chicken
      Viet Bowl
      The Grove
      ABC Fine Wine and Spirits
      The Stamp

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Vero Beach? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Vero Beach.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Vero Beach a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Perkins Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dr. Ellen Melvin, MD
      Diabetes & Endocrine Associates of the Treasure Coast
      Live Oak Endoscopy Center
      Critical Care Medicine and Nephrology
      Patrick T. Ottuso, M.D. Vero Beach Dermatology
      First Choice Healthcare