Orchid, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
553 332.4M (US)
Median Age
67.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
91.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$136,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
66 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
35.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,960 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Indian River County
3
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor Metro Area
3
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Indian River County
4
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 60
Feb 3 0 64
Mar 4 0 67
Apr 3 0 71
May 3 0 76
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 6 0 82
Sep 6 0 80
Oct 4 0 76
Nov 3 0 69
Dec 2 0 64

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, FL State Senate District 29, FL State House District 34, FL
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Schools

Wabasso School
1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Pelican Island Elementary School
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
Liberty Magnet School
3 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Florida Institute of Technology
24 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Palm Bay Hospital
19 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Melbourne International Airport
26 miles, N • 1 star
Orlando International Airport
70 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Palm Beach International Airport
78 miles, S • 2.8 star
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