The Town FilesFlorida Ridge, Florida
Community in Indian River County · population 21,302 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $287,900
- Household income
- $66,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 44.8
Florida Ridge is a community of 21,302 people in Indian River County, Florida. The median home is worth $287,900, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Florida towns, better for families than 72% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 72% of Florida towns.
How Florida Ridge ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Florida Ridge is worth $287,900, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $66,625, which is more affordable than 58% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,342 a month. 79.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Florida Ridge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,342 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $66,625 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 79.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.9% | — |
Who lives in Florida Ridge
| People | Florida Ridge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Florida Ridge
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 53.5°F. About 56.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florida Ridge since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 9, 2024 about 1.8 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1975.
Severe weather in Indian River County since 1996
Indian River County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Indian River County
Indian River County had 57,522 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,991 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Florida Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Towns near Florida Ridge
- Vero Beach South, FL2.9 mi · 28,020 people · home $335,200
- Lakewood Park, FL3.1 mi · 12,510 people · home $268,400
- South Beach, FL3.1 mi · 3,703 people · home $900,700
- Vero Beach, FL4.4 mi · 16,354 people · home $391,900
- Gifford, FL6.9 mi · 5,511 people · home $236,000
- West Vero Corridor, FL7.0 mi · 10,039 people · home $216,400
- Fort Pierce North, FL7.6 mi · 6,904 people · home $167,600
- Indian River Shores, FL8.7 mi · 4,241 people · home $1,132,000
Florida Ridge questions
Is Florida Ridge, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Florida Ridge scores better for retirees than 23% of Florida towns and quieter than 44%. 27.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.8).
How much does a house cost in Florida Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Florida Ridge is valued at $287,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,625, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,342 a month.
What is the weather like in Florida Ridge?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 53.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Florida Ridge get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florida Ridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on October 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)