Florida Ridge, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Florida Ridge, FL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Florida Ridge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,714 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1728.9 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.23% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.0 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,407 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Florida Ridge grew by 28.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,714 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Florida Ridge is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 23.7% of residents. That is 4.1 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,146 19.1% -0.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,813 17.6% -3.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,221 19.4% -1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,154 23.7% +4.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Florida, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.2% of the people living in Florida Ridge and men 50.8%.
- Women 49.2% Florida 51.0%
- Men 50.8% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
Florida Ridge has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Florida Ridge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,447 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.93% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Florida Ridge is about 8% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Florida Ridge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $211,086 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,353 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.0% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Florida Ridge is about 13.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,353 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Florida Ridge spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 180 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Florida Ridge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.6 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.2 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 180 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,577 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,229 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Florida Ridge is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Florida Ridge has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Florida Ridge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Florida Ridge has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Florida Ridge | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.1% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Florida Ridge, FL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Florida Ridge, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Ridge, FL | 21,714 | $68,447 #2/2 | $211,086 #2/2 | 21.6 min #2/2 |
| Vero Beach South, FL | 23,698 | $73,628 | $245,348 | 17.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Florida Ridge, Florida.
How big is Florida Ridge, Florida by population?
About 21,714 people live in Florida Ridge, Florida, in 8,407 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 46.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Florida Ridge, Florida mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Florida Ridge, Florida has 1,729 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 20 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Florida Ridge, Florida an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($211,086 against $68,447), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,353 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Florida Ridge, Florida?
Unemployment in Florida Ridge, Florida is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Florida Ridge, Florida?
20.2% of adults in Florida Ridge, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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