City profile
Florida Ridge, FL
Indian River County · Population 20,889
Florida Ridge is a town in Indian River County, FL with about 20,889 residents and a typical home value near $288,000. It is 90 miles from Orlando, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
64°F
Summer avg
84°F
Sunny days / yr
233
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$287,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,773
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
91
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
65 mi to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 36% Democratic / 63% Republican
Community
Population
20,889
Black population
16.4%
County
Indian River County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 20,889 residents
- Typical home value about $288,000
- 90 miles from Orlando, FL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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