Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metro Area
Metro AreaPopulation: 163,856 (2023 estimate)
Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)
Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.
Trends 2017–2023
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metro Area
- What is the median household income in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metro Area?
- The median household income in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metro Area is $71,049 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metro Area?
- The poverty rate in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metro Area is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metro Area?
- $314,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metro Area?
- The median gross rent in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metro Area is $1,284 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metro Area residents have a college degree?
- 33.4% of adults in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
163,856
Median Income
$71,049
Median Home Value
$314,700
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
55.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,309 (+29.8%)
Home Value:
+$112,400 (+55.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.5 pp (+23.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.3 pp (+14.8%)
Unemployment:
-1.2 pp (-18.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
163,856
Median Age
55.0
Female
51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 73.1%
Black 8.1%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 9.7%
Other 3.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.4%
Indian
0.3%
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.9%
Puerto Rican
2.6%
Cuban
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$71,049
±$2,035
Per Capita Income
$94,535
Median Family Income
$84,395
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Child Poverty Rate
14.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
40.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.3%
$10–15k
3.0%
$15–25k
6.8%
$25–35k
7.2%
$35–50k
13.0%
$50–75k
18.2%
$75–100k
13.3%
$100–150k
15.1%
$150–200k
7.9%
$200k+
10.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
85,093
Owner-Occupied
79.3%
Renter-Occupied
20.7%
Vacancy Rate
19.3%
Median Home Value
$314,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,284
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
48.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.3%
$50–100k
4.2%
$100–200k
5.4%
$200–300k
23.8%
$300–500k
30.5%
$500k–$1M
15.1%
$1M+
7.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.6%
$500–1k
17.5%
$1–1.5k
40.8%
$1.5–2k
20.5%
$2–2.5k
9.1%
$2.5–3.5k
2.2%
$3.5k+
4.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.3%
1 vehicle
41.3%
2 vehicles
39.7%
3+
14.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.1%
Single-fam. att.
4.9%
2–4 units
1.6%
5–19 units
3.5%
20+ units
6.8%
Mobile home
7.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.1%
1940–1969
0.4%
1970–1999
14.5%
2000–2009
25.2%
2010+
9.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
33.4%
Graduate Degree
13.2%
Some College / Associate
20.5%
Less Than High School
3.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Work from Home
11.8%
Self-Employed
6.1%
Government Workers
10.4%
Private For-Profit
83.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.4%
Prof. Services
14.5%
Retail
12.7%
Arts/Entmt.
11.3%
Construction
8.5%
Finance
8.0%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Transportation
4.1%
Public Admin
3.9%
Wholesale
1.9%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture
1.7%
Occupation
Management
37.9%
Sales
25.1%
Food Prep
18.5%
Construction
9.5%
Production
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.7 min
Drove Alone
74.0%
Carpool
10.4%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
11.8%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
68,696
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
50.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.8%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
8.4%
35–44
9.5%
45–54
10.5%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
17.9%
85+
11.2%
Under 18: 15.2%
Working age (18–64): 84.8%
65 and over: 34.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
9.9%
Naturalized Citizen
62.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
60.2%
Europe
18.1%
Asia
12.8%
Africa
2.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.2%
With a Disability
16.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.4%
Uninsured
10.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.4%
Has a Computer
95.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023