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Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- Population, 2025
- 172,799
- +7.7% since 2020
- Households
- 70,816
- Median household income
- $73,491
- +34.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $351,500
- Jobs located here
- 57,126
- Highest market score
- 92
- Funeral homes, #7 of 377 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 172,799 people live in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area, in 70,816 households. Population estimates show the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area grew 7.7% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area is $73,491 a year, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 34.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (78).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area are for funeral homes (92), fast food and sandwich shops (84) and child care centers and preschools (79). The Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area ranks #7 of 377 scored metro areas for funeral homes.
The Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area is made up of one county, Indian River County. For its number of households, the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pest control companies (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for martial arts and dance studios (37% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 92 | #7 of 377 | 13 | 1.8 | $1.4M | 203 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 84 | #12 of 387 | 72 | 10.2 | $3.8M | 123 | 93 |
| Child care and preschools | 79 | #23 of 387 | 27 | 3.8 | $1.2M | 125 | 29 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #32 of 387 | 643 | 90.8 | $422K | 114 | 272 |
| Pizza | 75 | #31 of 387 | 50 | 7.1 | $5.4M | 107 | 93 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 74 | #31 of 387 | 58 | 8.2 | $4.7M | 126 | 31 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 73 | #26 of 387 | 56 | 7.9 | $4.8M | 117 | 31 |
| Laundromats | 69 | #69 of 364 | 5 | 0.7 | $27.2M | 218 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 67 | #54 of 387 | 22 | 3.1 | $2.5M | 122 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 64 | #90 of 387 | 37 | 5.2 | $11.6M | 125 | 30 |
| Insurance agencies | 64 | #109 of 387 | 103 | 14.5 | $1.5M | 123 | 73 |
| Gas stations | 63 | #108 of 387 | 76 | 10.7 | $2.4M | 103 | 40 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #114 of 387 | 42 | 5.9 | $10.2M | 130 | 28 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #116 of 387 | 107 | 15.1 | $4M | 119 | 58 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 59 | #142 of 381 | 18 | 2.5 | $3.3M | 106 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 58 | #132 of 387 | 123 | 17.4 | $477K | 107 | 63 |
| Auto repair and car care | 58 | #137 of 387 | 219 | 30.9 | $268K | 100 | 88 |
| Dry cleaners | 57 | #109 of 272 | 9 | 1.3 | $15.1M | 97 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 55 | #151 of 386 | 31 | 4.4 | $2.6M | 108 | 29 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 54 | #155 of 387 | 370 | 52.2 | $733K | 110 | 146 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #173 of 387 | 97 | 13.7 | $559K | 84 | 32 |
| Electricians | 51 | #189 of 383 | 22 | 3.1 | $9.5M | 79 | 52 |
| Gyms | 50 | #198 of 387 | 58 | 8.2 | $935K | 72 | 17 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 49 | #179 of 347 | 17 | 2.4 | $3.2M | 79 | 17 |
| Chiropractors | 49 | #201 of 386 | 43 | 6.1 | $1.9M | 78 | 16 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 49 | #215 of 386 | 30 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 85 | 10 |
| Home inspectors | 46 | #146 of 243 | 5 | 0.7 | Index only | 83 | 9 |
| House cleaning | 44 | #245 of 375 | 22 | 3.1 | $4.8M | 76 | 78 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 44 | #247 of 387 | 45 | 6.4 | $1.8M | 100 | 148 |
| Barbershops | 43 | #262 of 387 | 45 | 6.4 | $1.4M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 42 | #264 of 387 | 29 | 4.1 | $2M | 80 | 11 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 42 | #265 of 386 | 33 | 4.7 | $2M | 77 | 29 |
| Tire shops | 41 | #257 of 386 | 29 | 4.1 | $2M | 81 | 12 |
| Roofing and gutters | 41 | #270 of 381 | 41 | 5.8 | $5.1M | 60 | 20 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 40 | #267 of 373 | 35 | 4.9 | Index only | 80 | 17 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 39 | #276 of 387 | 187 | 26.4 | $728K | 83 | 91 |
| Nail salons | 39 | #304 of 387 | 47 | 6.6 | $1.4M | 82 | 19 |
| Veterinarians | 38 | #279 of 384 | 36 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 66 | 26 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 38 | #282 of 387 | 143 | 20.2 | $953K | 75 | 80 |
| Home repair trades | 38 | #294 of 387 | 139 | 19.6 | $1.5M | 62 | 148 |
| Pest control | 37 | #264 of 345 | 20 | 2.8 | $5.3M | 52 | 25 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 37 | #270 of 385 | 64 | 9.0 | $1.7M | 57 | 170 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #298 of 387 | 76 | 10.7 | $2.8M | 58 | 76 |
| Property management | 37 | #298 of 374 | 31 | 4.4 | Index only | 63 | 47 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #304 of 387 | 596 | 84.2 | $134K | 88 | 301 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 36 | #299 of 387 | 106 | 15.0 | $1M | 60 | 273 |
| Pet businesses | 36 | #300 of 387 | 109 | 15.4 | $594K | 68 | 65 |
| Spas and skin care | 36 | #328 of 387 | 105 | 14.8 | $614K | 70 | 17 |
| Pet stores | 35 | #308 of 382 | 24 | 3.4 | $2.7M | 60 | 10 |
| Hair salons | 35 | #339 of 387 | 183 | 25.8 | $352K | 82 | 59 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 34 | #342 of 387 | 385 | 54.4 | $167K | 79 | 100 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 31 | #340 of 387 | 96 | 13.6 | $834K | 85 | 87 |
| Real estate | 31 | #368 of 387 | 437 | 61.7 | Index only | 57 | 267 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 31 | #368 of 387 | 366 | 51.7 | Index only | 54 | 165 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $20M | 82 | 11 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | $19.6M | 142 | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $58.7M | $829 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $186.1M | $2,628 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $271.2M | $3,829 | 94 |
| Groceries | $429.7M | $6,068 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $64.4M | $910 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $33.7M | $476 | 82 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $54.3M | $766 | 78 |
| Medical and dental services | $80.1M | $1,131 | 88 |
| Pets | $64.8M | $915 | 101 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $136.2M | $1,924 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $158.9M | $2,244 | 115 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $209.1M | $2,953 | 98 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $106.7M | $1,506 | 107 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.1B | $15,346 | 92 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 172,799+7.7% since 2020
- Households
- 70,816
- Median age
- 52.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 503 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 332
- Median household income
- $73,491+34.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $108,404
- Median home value
- $351,500
- Jobs located here
- 57,126
- Daytime population
- 157,374Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area at 172,799 people in 2025, up 7.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 70,816 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 34.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area spend?
Households in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area spend about $1.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $429.7M on groceries and $271.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (78).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area, funeral homes (92), fast food and sandwich shops (84) and child care centers and preschools (79) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #7 of 377 scored metro areas.
How does the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area is $73,491, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $351,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pest control companies (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for martial arts and dance studios (37% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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