Cost of Living in Viera West, FL

Population 17,169 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

169
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Viera West sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Viera West sits roughly 20 miles north of Palm Bay — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 117% higher than Palm Bay's $248,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 177
Rent 158

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Viera West

The median home value in Viera West is $539,000 — 77% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,080/month, 58% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $98,107/year is 32% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Viera West has a cost of living index of 169 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 69% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$539,000
77% above avg
Median Rent
$2,080/mo
58% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 77.1%
Renter-occupied 22.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,080
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,694/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.4 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.0%
Carpooled
6.0%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
1.6%
Work from home
14.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$98,107
32% above avg
Per Capita Income
$57,249
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
34% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.9%
Graduate degree 24.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.1
Male median age 44.6
Female median age 45.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
76.4%
Good air days/yr
130
Max AQI recorded
143
PM2.5 days
222
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Viera West, FL?

Viera West has a cost index of 169 (100 = national average). It is 69% above the national average.

What is average rent in Viera West, FL?

The median gross rent in Viera West is $2,080 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Viera West?

The median home value in Viera West is $539,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Viera West?

The median household income in Viera West is $98,107 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Viera West, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Viera West is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Viera West, FL affordable?

Viera West is above average in cost of living, with an index of 169 — about 69% higher than the national average.

Viera West at a Glance

Population
17,169
Median Income
$98,107
Home Value
$539,000
Median Rent
$2,080/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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