Indian River County Florida Residential Rent and Rental Statistics
The median monthly gross residential rent in Indian River County FL was $1,004 in 2019 according to the Census ACS survey.1 Average gross rent in Indian River County was $1,002 in 2019. The median rent more accurately depicts rental rates in the middle of the distribution of rents and is thus preferred in the analysis below. 2020 Indian River County median and average rent data will be released in September of 2021.
Data is also available below for Indian River County rental vacancy rates, Indian River County rent as a percent of median income and the fraction of renters in Indian River County.
Real Gross Rent in Indian River County Florida (2019 dollars)2
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Median Gross Rent | $1,097 | +1.86% | +6.82% |
| Florida Median Gross Rent | $1,238 | +2.91% | +8.88% |
| Indian River County FL Median Gross Rent | $1,004 | +5.02% | +5.13% |
Indian River County FL Real Gross Rent Trends
Median gross rent for Indian River County peaked in real terms in 2005 at $1,099 and is now $95 (8.64%) lower. From a recent low of 820.0 in 2012, real median gross rent has now increased by $184 (22.44%). Average gross rent for Indian River County peaked in real terms in 2005 at $1,213 and is now $211 (17.39%) lower. From a recent low of 873.0 in 2012, real average gross rent has now increased by $129 (14.78%).
Real Gross Rent: Indian River County FL Median, Indian River County FL Average, Florida Median, US Median
Real Gross Rent History for Indian River County
| Date | US Median |
Florida Median |
Indian River County FL Median |
Indian River County FL Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,004 | $1,002 |
| 2018 | $1,077 | $1,203 | $956 | $912 |
| 2017 | $1,043 | $1,163 | $934 | $1,034 |
| 2016 | $1,027 | $1,137 | $955 | $1,089 |
| 2015 | $1,017 | $1,110 | $966 | $1,000 |
| 2014 | $986 | $1,059 | $976 | $1,025 |
| 2013 | $953 | $1,024 | $904 | $946 |
| 2012 | $940 | $1,015 | $820 | $873 |
| 2011 | $941 | $1,025 | $833 | $954 |
| 2010 | $955 | $1,058 | $980 | $1,086 |
| 2009 | $960 | $1,085 | $992 | $987 |
| 2007 | $927 | $1,087 | $1,061 | $1,147 |
| 2005 | $910 | $1,011 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
Indian River County Rental Vacancy Rate
The rental vacancy rate is the fraction of homes for rent that are not occupied.3 In 2019 the rental vacancy rate for Indian River County Florida was 13.87% according to Census ACS data.
Rental Vacancy Rate in Indian River County Florida
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 5.97% | -0.18% | +0.08% |
| Florida | 8.72% | +0.20% | +0.42% |
| Indian River County FL | 13.87% | -20.58% | -18.50% |
Trends in Indian River County FL Rental Vacancy Rate
The rental vacancy rate in Indian River County peaked in 2018 at 34.45%. Since then it has fallen by 20.58% to 13.87%. Data records for this series originated in 2005.
Rental Vacancy Rate: Indian River County FL, Florida, US
Historical Rental Vacancy Rate data for Indian River County
| Date | US | Florida | Indian River County FL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5.97% | 8.72% | 13.87% |
| 2018 | 6.15% | 8.52% | 34.45% |
| 2017 | 6.18% | 9.16% | 24.28% |
| 2016 | 5.89% | 8.30% | 32.37% |
| 2015 | 5.85% | 7.79% | 24.90% |
| 2014 | 6.32% | 8.66% | 15.91% |
| 2013 | 6.49% | 9.22% | 14.07% |
| 2012 | 6.77% | 9.37% | 10.76% |
| 2011 | 7.40% | 10.91% | 16.95% |
| 2010 | 8.17% | 12.17% | 20.89% |
| 2009 | 8.43% | 13.16% | 15.48% |
| 2007 | 7.87% | 11.55% | 21.60% |
| 2005 | 7.74% | 7.72% | 12.29% |
Rent as a Fraction of Income
Using median household income data for Indian River County, we can calculate the fraction of income the median household would use to pay rent at the median monthly gross rent rate. For Indian River County, median monthly gross rent as a fraction of median household income was 20.15% in 2019 according to the ACS.
Indian River County Florida Median Annual Rent as a Fraction of Median Household Income
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 20.03% | -0.47% | -0.40% |
| Florida | 25.08% | -0.49% | -0.54% |
| Indian River County FL | 20.15% | +0.56% | -2.15% |
Trends in Indian River County FL Rent as a Fraction of Income
The fraction of median Indian River County household income required to pay median monthly gross rent peaked in 2009 (relative to the 2005 series origin) at 24.44%. Since then it has fallen by 4.29% to 20.15%. From a 2018 low of 19.59%, the fraction of income going to rent has increased by 0.56%.
Fraction of Income towards Rent: Indian River County FL, Florida, US
Historical Data for Annual Rent as a Fraction of Income in Indian River County Florida
| Date | US | Florida | Indian River County FL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20.03% | 25.08% | 20.15% |
| 2018 | 20.50% | 25.57% | 19.59% |
| 2017 | 20.13% | 25.74% | 22.11% |
| 2016 | 20.43% | 25.62% | 22.30% |
| 2015 | 20.63% | 25.40% | 22.14% |
| 2014 | 20.89% | 25.36% | 23.98% |
| 2013 | 20.78% | 25.34% | 24.28% |
| 2012 | 20.65% | 25.42% | 22.89% |
| 2011 | 20.70% | 25.71% | 23.27% |
| 2010 | 20.50% | 25.59% | 22.23% |
| 2009 | 20.12% | 25.54% | 24.44% |
| 2007 | 18.66% | 23.22% | 23.52% |
| 2005 | 18.89% | 22.88% | 23.42% |
Renter Fraction in Indian River County Florida
You can calculate the renter fraction in Indian River County in at least two ways: by housing units or by population. I've gone with the housing units measure here. This measure looks at the number of renting households in Indian River County as a fraction of total Indian River County households. In 2019 22.70% of households were renters according to Census ACS data.
Indian River County Fraction of Renters by Household Units
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 35.89% | -0.16% | -0.99% |
| Florida | 33.75% | -0.33% | -2.12% |
| Indian River County FL | 22.70% | +5.17% | +0.53% |
Trends in the Indian River County FL Renter Fraction
The Indian River County household renter fraction peaked in in 2013 at 28.24% and is now 5.54% below that level. From a recent low of 17.53% in 2018, the household based renter fraction has now grown by 5.17%. The origin year for the series is 2005.
Fraction of Renting Households: Indian River County FL, Florida, US
History of Indian River County Renter Fraction
| Date | US | Florida | Indian River County FL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35.89% | 33.75% | 22.70% |
| 2018 | 36.05% | 34.08% | 17.53% |
| 2017 | 36.13% | 34.85% | 22.06% |
| 2016 | 36.88% | 35.87% | 22.17% |
| 2015 | 36.97% | 36.22% | 22.96% |
| 2014 | 36.90% | 35.95% | 26.92% |
| 2013 | 36.50% | 35.21% | 28.24% |
| 2012 | 36.09% | 34.36% | 25.39% |
| 2011 | 35.42% | 33.28% | 23.83% |
| 2010 | 34.65% | 31.85% | 24.72% |
| 2009 | 34.13% | 31.52% | 26.30% |
| 2007 | 32.80% | 29.39% | 24.23% |
| 2005 | 33.10% | 30.43% | 22.71% |
1. Gross rent is defined as contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water, and sewer) and fuel (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). Because some rentals include utilities and others don't, gross rent is a way of normalizing the variability. ↩
2. Real dollars are calculated using the CPI-U less shelter series. ↩
3. The rental vacancy rate is computed by dividing the number of vacant units for rent by the sum of the renter-occupied units, vacant units that are for rent, and vacant units that have been rented but not yet occupied. ↩
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