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Viera East, FL

Census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida.

Population

12,570

Land area

5.1sq mi

People per sq mi

2,485

ZIP codes

0

Viera East and its ZIP codes

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Viera East at a glance

  • Viera East is about 5.9 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $92,467 a year, 24% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $396,700 (11% above Florida) and median rent is $1,681 a month.

Local data for Viera East, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Viera East, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$92,467

Poverty rate

3.5%

Median home value

$396,700

Median rent

$1,681/mo

Homeownership

76.3%

Bachelor's or higher

51.5%

Median age

44.8

Average commute

24.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,316), Irish Americans (2,054), Italian Americans (1,105).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brevard County. PPP loans are for Viera East.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,833

243,568 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,167

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$13.74B

FY 2026, $22,657 per person

Brevard County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Viera East, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.8%
  • Carpooled6.2%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home19.0%

Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Viera East, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

819

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

29,365

11.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 51°F

55.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Viera East, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.0%

U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts

Diabetes

12.3%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

9.0%

U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.7%

U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts

Cities near Viera East

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Viera WestCensus-designated place1.6 mi9.1
Merritt IslandCensus-designated place3.2 mi17
RockledgeCity3.6 mi13.2
Palm ShoresTown5.6 mi0.6
Patrick AFBCensus-designated place6.7 mi3.1
Cocoa BeachCity7.1 mi4.7
Cocoa WestCensus-designated place7.4 mi3.7
South Patrick ShoresCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.5
Tropical ParkCensus-designated place8.2 mi0.5
Satellite BeachCity9.1 mi2.9
CocoaCity9.1 mi13.7
Indian Harbour BeachCity10 mi2.1
MelbourneCity10 mi44.2
Cape CanaveralCity11 mi2.2
West Canaveral GrovesCensus-designated place12 mi3.8
Melbourne VillageTown12 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Viera East, FL in?
Viera East is in Brevard County, Florida.
What is the population of Viera East, FL?
About 12,570 people live in Viera East, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Viera East?
Nearby places include Viera West (1.6 mi), Merritt Island (3.2 mi), Rockledge (3.6 mi), Palm Shores (5.6 mi), Patrick AFB (6.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023