salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Most homes (79.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,240 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 272 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vero Beach South?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vero Beach South
| Size | Vero Beach South | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $892 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,397 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vero Beach South overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Vero Beach South, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vero Beach South
Life in Vero Beach South
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vero Beach South?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $295 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $335,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vero Beach South, FL?
Renting in Vero Beach South costs a median of about $2,031 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Vero Beach South?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,240 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vero Beach South cheap or expensive?
Vero Beach South is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.8% of the typical household income of $79,183. It ranks 272nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vero Beach South?
The median homeowner in Vero Beach South pays $1,949 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is Vero Beach South more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Vero Beach South?
The median home value in Vero Beach South is $335,200, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
30,344 people live in Vero Beach South. Numbers are typical (middle) values.