What are the schools like in Fellsmere, FL?

Fellsmere is served primarily by INDIAN RIVER. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Fellsmere?

The median household income in Fellsmere, FL is $43,482 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.2%.

What is the weather like in Fellsmere, FL?

Fellsmere has an average high temperature of 73.4°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches.

Fellsmere, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fellsmere, FL affordable or expensive?

Fellsmere's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fellsmere is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $126,100 and the median rent is $864 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fellsmere, FL?

Fellsmere has a violent crime rate of 59.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 596.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fellsmere, FL a Good Place to Live?

Fellsmere is a small town of 4,885 in Florida, with a median household income of $43,482 and a 19.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Fellsmere stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fellsmere is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fellsmere city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.9

Fellsmere's overall cost of living index is 96.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fellsmere costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fellsmere, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$864	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,482	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fellsmere's violent crime rate is 59.6 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.6 /100k

Property Crime

596.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fellsmere is served primarily by INDIAN RIVER. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fellsmere, FL	National Avg
School District	INDIAN RIVER	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fellsmere sees average highs of 73.4°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 59.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Fellsmere, FL
Average High — January	73.4°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	59.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Fellsmere, FL	National Avg
Population	4,885	—
Median Age	30.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.0%	22.2%
65 and over	6.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vero Lake Estates, FL 5 mi Sebastian, FL 9 mi West Vero Corridor, FL 10 mi Wabasso, FL 10 mi Roseland, FL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Fellsmere

Fellsmere, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

32948 32966

Fellsmere vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fellsmere, FL affordable or expensive?

Fellsmere's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fellsmere roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $126,100 and median rent is $864/month.

What is the crime rate in Fellsmere, FL?

Fellsmere's violent crime rate is 59.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 596.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fellsmere?

Public schools in Fellsmere are operated by INDIAN RIVER. The district has 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fellsmere, FL a good place to live?

Fellsmere, FL has a population of 4,885, a median household income of $43,482, and an unemployment rate of 19.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fellsmere?

Fellsmere averages 73.4°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fellsmere?

Fellsmere, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 32948, 32966.

What is the population of Fellsmere?

The population of Fellsmere, Florida is 4,885 with a median age of 30.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fellsmere?

Key numbers for living in Fellsmere: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $126,100, median household income $43,482, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fellsmere side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.