Vero Beach is a quiet waterfront city of around 18,000 people on Florida's Treasure Coast. "Vero is special in many ways — it's like a little jewel box," says Livia Sorger, a Realtor with One Sotheby's International Realty. She moved to Vero Beach from Hungary 10 years ago and has sold homes for 20 years. "This is a very welcoming community,” she says. “Compared to cities like Miami or Orlando, the prices are unbeatable." The area's water-centric lifestyle, unique small businesses and artistic flair attract many to these sandy shores, including retirees. The School District of Indian River County and Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital are major local employers.
Fish at the beach in South Beach, a popular spot for anglers enjoying the scenic shoreline.
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is a major local employer in Vero Beach.
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Exploring the Treasure Coast
The Vero Beach Recreation Department oversees and maintains nearly 20 parks within city limits. The area offers wide stretches of Atlantic beachfront and multiple access points — major ones include Sexton Plaza Beach, Humiston Beach Park and Jaycee Park. Access to the intracoastal waterway means boating and kayaking are major pastimes for many residents. "The county is very strict with building regulations and maintenance of our beaches. That's how they stay so clean and open," says Sherry Goff, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Florida who's lived in the area for over a decade. Well-known cultural institutions include McKee Botanical Garden — a colorful green space of native plants and art installations — and the Vero Beach Museum of Art.
Boat at Indian River from Veromar and enjoy the serene waters just minutes away.
The Vero Beach Museum of Art in South Beach, showcases diverse exhibitions year-round.
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Vero Beach features midcentury homes and waterfront mansions
The area’s year-round warm weather and waterside lifestyle are a huge draw. The median price for single-family homes here is around $505,000, higher than the national average. Homes on the oceanfront or riverside are often in gated communities and can easily sell between $1 million and $10 million. In extremely exclusive neighborhoods like Windsor, properties see prices of $20 million to $50 million. Downtown Vero Beach mainly comprises midcentury houses selling between $150,000 and $300,000, much below the national average. Other mainland sections, such as Vero Beach South, have well-kept communities of Spanish Revival-inspired residences with a higher price range of $450,000 to $700,000. Because of its waterfront location, the city has severe flood risk, especially properties along the Indian River. Many homebuyers get flood insurance as a safeguard and invest in impact-resistant windows and hurricane-rated garage doors.
Explore large estates in Veromar where luxury meets coastal tranquility.
Live luxuriously in West Vero Corridor’s upscale homes.
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A walk down 14th Avenue in downtown Vero Beach
Locals will find many independent businesses on the city’s inland side along 14th Avenue. The area has around 10 blocks of low-rise storefronts featuring diverse restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. On the coastal side, Ocean Drive is the main route and home to pastel-painted beachfront shops and eateries with live music. Central strip malls like Treasure Coast Plaza and Majestic Plaza offer grocery stores, big-box stores and chain eateries.
Refresh with an afternoon drink at Kilted Mermaid a funky bar scene in Gifford.
Gallery 14 has been proudly celebrating art in Vero Beach for 17 years.
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An evening at Riverside Theatre
Vero Beach has several well-attended annual events, including the Under the Oaks Art Show in March, where over 80,000 guests gather for the artisan vendors' creative works. Riverside Theatre puts on weekly outdoor music shows and theater performances. "In tourism season, everyone takes up the lawn for the music," Goff says. "Us locals just tailgate in the parking lot. Everyone brings their coolers and snacks and hangs out. It's like a big party."
Vero Beach locals can enjoy musicals and plays at The Riverside Theatre.
Vero Beach residents takes up the lawn for some live music.
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A-plus-rated Saint Edward's School
Students in the area are served by the Indian River County School District, earning an A-minus on Niche. Most schools in the district are concentrated on the mainland. Goff says that many living on the coastal side will send their children to Saint Edward's School, a private institution that receives an A-plus rating and teaches kindergarten through 12th grade. Nearby higher education options include the Florida Institute of Technology, Indian River State College Mueller Campus and Florida Atlantic University–Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.
Strive for success at Vero Beach High School in Indian River Heights.
Indian River State College offers higher education in Vero Beach.
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Crime statistics for Vero Beach
According to FBI data, violent and property crime rates in Vero Beach are lower than the state and national averages.
Traveling via Interstate 95
State Road A1A is the major thoroughfare on Vero Beach's coastal side. Residents cross the intracoastal waterway via one of the city's three main bridges to access I-95 or Route 1. GoLine operates bus services in the area. The Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is Vero Beach's main medical facility, just 3 miles north of central downtown. The Vero Beach Regional Airport is served only by Breeze Airways. The closest major airport is Melbourne International Airport, 42 miles north.
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Located just north of Vero Beach, Gifford is a historically Black community with a rich artistic history. It was home to several members of the Florida Highwaymen, a group of Black artists whose sold their landscape art door-to-door or out of the trunks of cars from the 1950s to the 1980s. Though a long-standing community, Gifford saw development stall while the rest of Sebastian and Vero Beach grew. Only since 2010 has the community seen new advancements and resources. "I've been here for 20 years, and Gifford has gone through a lot of transformation in the last decade," says Eric Attio, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty of VB. "From US 1 to around 43rd Street, it tends to still be what it was and is under works for improvements. Going west is all revitalization, with new construction."<br><br>On the east side of Gifford, open lots, small bungalows and ranch-style homes are mostly what is on the market, while the west side has undergone significant development. Prices for lots and older homes range between $55,000 and $200,000. "If someone wants to buy now and fix up the property, it'll probably be worth a lot of money in a few years," Attio says. "The market is moving crazy fast. Most buyers are first-time owners, and I notice a lot of doctors moving in because they're so close to the [Cleveland Clinic Indian River] Hospital." Many original homes in Gifford were built between 1970 and 1985, while new construction began around 2005. Contemporary homes follow Spanish eclectic and Mediterranean architectural styles, with stucco exteriors and domed archways. Price tags for new, modern properties are between $350,000 and $550,000. "All the gated communities tend to make a halo around the center of these areas where there was originally less development," says Chris Junker, a Realtor with Re/Max Crown Realty with a decade of experience selling in the area.<br><br>Gifford relies heavily on Route 1, a major thoroughfare that runs directly up the East Coast. Ramps to Interstate 95 are just a few miles away, and residents mainly depend on cars for transportation. Most residents will catch flights at Vero Beach Regional Airport from Orlando Melbourne International Airport, 33 miles north. For health needs and emergencies, Gifford is next door to the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, the largest medical center in Vero Beach.<br><br>Gifford is zoned to the Indian River County School District, which receives an A-minus grade from Niche as a district. Dodgertown Elementary gets a C-plus from Niche and is located within the community. Students can move on to Gifford Middle, which receives a B, before heading to A-minus-rated Vero Beach High. The high school offers dual enrollment with Indian River State College so students can take college-level classes at the college, online, or during the summer. Vero Beach High is also well-known for its extracurriculars, with its band having performed overseas in Europe and the VBHS Girls Lacrosse team winning each state championship for nearly 10 years straight.<br><br>At the northside off Route 1 is the Harbor Point Shopping Center, anchored by a Publix and surrounded by stops such as Orange Theory Fitness and Walgreens. The Indian River Mall and several big-box stores, such as Walmart and Sam's Club, are 5 miles from the neighborhood. Gifford has several locally owned eateries, from the small front patio of Sir B Restaurant, known for traditional Jamaican food, to the bright, flavorful dishes at Janejira Thai.<br><br>One of the neighborhood's highlights – both for outdoor recreation and a slice of history – is the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex. Victor Hart Sr. played a critical role in supporting his community, opening the first NAACP chapter in Indian River County, as well as the Progressive Civic League of Gifford. The park has a playground for local children, tennis and basketball courts, and baseball fields where the Gifford Youth Little Leagues plays. It connects to the Gifford Aquatic Center and Youth Achievement Center, which focuses on providing free youth and senior programs, from art classes to sports leagues. At The Gifford Community Cultural & Resource Center, Gifford’s rich history of art from the Florida Highwaymen and the efforts of Black pioneers are preserved, and volunteers brings free art and education programs to the area.
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