Entries by jons

Is Vero Beach a Good Place to Live?

Overview Yes, Vero Beach is a genuinely good place to live if you want a quiet, beautiful coastal town with 26 miles of beach and a real community, and you’re not chasing nightlife or a big-city job market. The money works: median home sale prices sit around $400,000, which is far below most of coastal […]

Vero Beach vs. Delray Beach

Vero Beach vs. Delray Beach: The Battle of the Beaches The data sites will tell you Vero Beach and Delray Beach housing costs are nearly identical. That’s misleading. Delray’s cheap-looking average comes from thousands of older condos west of I-95, while its east-side single family market runs $500K to well past $1M. Delray is a […]

How Far Is Vero Beach From Orlando?

Overview Vero Beach sits about 107 miles southeast of Orlando, which is roughly a 1 hour and 40 minute drive straight up Interstate 95. Orlando International Airport is the closest major hub, so when family up north flies down to see you in season, this is where they land. The theme parks are an easy […]

The Spires Vero Beach

The Spires Vero Beach: A Local Agent’s Guide to the Village Spires Condos The Village Spires at 3554 Ocean Drive is the only oceanfront high-rise in Vero Beach, and current height restrictions mean nothing like it will ever be built again, so the views from the upper floors are permanently irreplaceable. Most units are two […]

Castaway Cove

Castaway Cove Homes for Sale: What Buyers Should Know First Castaway Cove has 400+ homes split across six gated sections called Waves. Waves I, III, and VI sit east of A1A near the ocean, and Waves II, IV, and V sit west of A1A along the Indian River. Which Wave you buy in changes your […]

Surfing in Vero Beach

Surfing in Vero Beach: A Local’s Guide to Every Spot Worth Paddling Vero Beach has real, surfable breaks, but they’re swell-dependent. The pier, Tracking Station, South Beach, and Wabasso all work when there’s energy in the water, and Sebastian Inlet up the road is one of the most famous waves on the East Coast. The […]

Kid Friendly Restaurants In Vero Beach

Kid Friendly Restaurants In Vero Beach: A Parent’s Guide The best kid friendly restaurants in Vero Beach split into two groups: beachside spots where the ocean does the entertaining, and mainland spots where the restaurant does. Mulligan’s Beach House and Casey’s Place are the two easiest wins on the island. Kids can see the water, […]

The Real Cost of Living In Vero Beach vs. The Northeast

Overview The cost of living in Vero Beach is very reasonable. A median Vero Beach home runs about $400,000 to $420,000 in early 2026, and right now buyers have the leverage, with homes sitting on the market for months and most listings seeing price cuts. Florida has no state income tax, no estate tax, and […]

Moving From Indiana To Florida

Moving From Indiana to Florida: An Agent’s Realistic Guide Florida is consistently the number one destination for households leaving Indiana, so if you make this move you’ll be joining one of the most established migration pipelines in the country. Indiana is a genuinely low-tax state, so the honest reason most Hoosiers move here is the […]

Is Vero Beach Safe?

Overview Yes, Vero Beach is one of the safest places to live in Florida, with a total crime rate roughly 85 percent below the national average and a ranking of third safest out of 160 Florida cities in FBI-based data.  Your odds of being a victim of violent crime here are about 1 in 2,203 […]