The Town FilesIndian River Estates, Florida
Community in St. Lucie County · population 6,584 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $280,400
- Household income
- $64,063
- Jan low / Jul high
- 57° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 43.0
Indian River Estates is a community of 6,584 people in St. Lucie County, Florida. The median home is worth $280,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Florida towns.
How Indian River Estates 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 Indian River Estates is worth $280,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $64,063, which is more affordable than 55% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,191 a month. 90.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Indian River Estates | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,191 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $64,063 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 90.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Indian River Estates
| People | Indian River Estates | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Indian River Estates
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 57.2°F. About 58.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Indian River Estates since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 9, 2024 about 8.0 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 2007.
Severe weather in St. Lucie County since 1996
St. Lucie County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| 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 St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County had 90,334 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,238 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Indian River Estates itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Towns near Indian River Estates
- White City, FL2.9 mi · 3,779 people · home $397,100
- River Park, FL3.0 mi · 6,514 people · home $244,000
- Fort Pierce South, FL5.1 mi · 5,209 people · home $224,100
- Fort Pierce, FL5.6 mi · 47,297 people · home $250,800
- Hutchinson Island South, FL5.9 mi · 4,988 people · home $406,800
- Port St. Lucie, FL7.6 mi · 204,851 people · home $369,200
- Jensen Beach, FL8.4 mi · 12,652 people · home $411,700
- Fort Pierce North, FL9.1 mi · 6,904 people · home $167,600
Indian River Estates questions
Is Indian River Estates, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Indian River Estates scores better for retirees than 27% of Florida towns and quieter than 61%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Indian River Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Indian River Estates is valued at $280,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,063, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $2,191 a month.
What is the weather like in Indian River Estates?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 57.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Indian River Estates get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Indian River Estates 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)