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Viera West

Florida · 16,688 residents · 9.105 sq mi
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Viera West has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,445. Population has grown 47% since 2019. Median home value is $383,300. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,688
+47%since 2019
from 11,369 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,833 / sq mi
+47%since 2019
from 1,249 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
−4%since 2019
from 47.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,445
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,345 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,045
−8%since 2019
from $42,331 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $296,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,723
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,701 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.0% in 2019
21.7% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+29%since 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(9,649)
Black1.8%(199)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,031)
Asian2.4%(270)
Other1.9%(220)
Diversity Score33.8%(3,840)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(11,936)
Black4.4%(735)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,963)
Asian6.5%(1,090)
Other0.4%(66)
Diversity Score50.8%(8,473)
Diversity Score
51
+50%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 97.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
−14%since 2019
from 31.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 74.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
51.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
6.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Viera West, Florida?

Viera West, Florida has about 16,688 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Viera West, Florida?

The typical household in Viera West, Florida earns about $68,445 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Viera West, Florida expensive?

In Viera West, Florida, the median home is worth about $383,300, and the typical rent is about $1,723 a month.

How educated are people in Viera West, Florida?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Viera West, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Viera West, Florida?

About 5.9% of people in Viera West, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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