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Fellsmere, Florida

city · Indian River County

At a glance

4,953
Population
$175,400
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$245,937
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,158/mo
Median rent
14% below U.S. median
$55,893
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
31.9 min
Average commute
80.4%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
7.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost16% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college21 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates69.4%
College graduates12.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Indian River Ch of Commerce
The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce represents the local business community programming, advocacy and education, and provides resources to locate and grow a business. It is also home to the county’s Economic Development Organization (EDO), which helps businesses relocate, expand and thrive in our region.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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