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Vero Beach South, FL vs Fort Pierce, FL

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Are people in Fort Pierce older or younger than people in Vero Beach South?
- The Median Age in Fort Pierce is 9.8 years younger than in Vero Beach South.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Pierce or Vero Beach South?
- Fort Pierce housing costs are 2.6% more expensive than Vero Beach South housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Pierce or Vero Beach South?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Pierce is 6.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Vero Beach South.

Things to do in Vero Beach South?
An unincorporated community along Florida's Treasure Coast located south of Vero Beach in Indian River County. With its close proximity to beaches and rivers, it has become a popular spot for fishing and waterfront activities. You can also find wonderful restaurants and shops in the area with easy access to surrounding cities including Fort Pierce, Stuart and Palm Bay.

Things to do in Fort Pierce?
Fort Pierce FL occupies a unique location tucked away in St Lucie County providing access to diverse ecosystems such as Indian River Lagoon home to many species ranging from manatees to pelicans while also providing relatively easy access with regular shuttle services connecting cities from Fort Pierce to Vero Beach!

 Vero Beach South, FLFort Pierce, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,409329,725,481
 Median Income$63,847  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$267,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Vero Beach South    1 Reviews

Florida Population charts show a large difference from your records. As I read stats the city of Vero Beach is Approx 15,000 residents for 2016 and the Population for  More

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Reviews for Fort Pierce    4 Reviews

Fort Pierce has both beautiful pristine Atlantic Ocean Beaches and Indian River Lagoon state of the art marinas. The two are linked by the best ocean inlet in the state  More

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Over 19 years ago

I moved here from Ohio nearly three years ago. It was fun at first...fishing,the beach and the winter weather was nice. But, after the honeymoon was over, I began to see  More

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