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Indian River County
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Indian River County

#15 in Best Counties to Live in Florida
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • County in Florida
  • 3 reviews
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      A
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      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.
    Population
    158,002
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    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

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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Indian River County

    Jobs
    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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