Indian Harbor Beach
Located between the communities of Satellite Beach and Indialantic is the beachside city of Indian Harbour Beach. While the city's history doesn't run as deep as some in Brevard County, its beauty and location make Indian Harbour Beach a popular spot along the Space Coast and the Atlantic Ocean.
On June 6, 1955, the Town of Indian Harbour Beach was established. In 1963 the Charter was changed and the town became the City of Indian Harbour Beach. Due to its fiscal policies, the city has no long-term indebtedness and its population of 8,152 enjoy a tax rate which is among the lowest in Brevard County.
Popular attractions include 27-acre W. Lansing Gleason Park, which has a boardwalk, gazebos around the lake, picnic facilities and exercise and jogging trails. The Community Services Center offers beach volleyball, shuffleboard courts and a heated competition swimming pool. Other activities include tennis, water sports and fishing, plus there are many sports fields including the Algonquin Sports Complex with lighted baseball, softball and soccer fields.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Residents of Indian Harbour Beach typically are affluent married couples between ages 45 and 64, and receive their income from salaries, rental properties, interest, dividends, retirement funds, and pensions. Most are business owners or managers. They live in suburban single-family homes. For enjoyment, Indian Harbour Beach residents golf, fish, swim, go to the beach, and travel.
| Population | 8,152 |
| Housing | 3,762 housing units |
| Average Rent | $515 |
| Average Age of Residents | 46.4 |
| 2000 Population by Gender | Male: 49% |
| Female: 51% | |
| 2000 Population by Race | White: 91.5% |
| Black: 4.1% | |
| Asian Pacific Islander: 3.2% | |
| Other: 1.2% | |
| Median Household Income | $47,839 |
| HIGH SCHOOLS - PUBLIC |
Students living in Indian Harbour Beach would attend the following school:
Satellite Beach High School
300 Scorpion Court
Satellite Beach
(321) 779-2000
Grades: 9-12
Principal: Mark E. Elliott
Mascot: Scorpions
Florida 2004 Grade: A
Florida 2003 Grade: A
Florida 2002 Grade: A
Florida 2001 Grade: B
| MIDDLE SCHOOLS - PUBLIC |
Students living in Indian Harbour Beach would attend the following school:
DeLaura Middle School
300 Jackson Ave.
Satellite Beach
(321) 773-7581
Grades: 7-8
Principal: Bob Spinner
Florida 2004 Grade: A
Florida 2003 Grade: A
Florida 2002 Grade: A
Florida 2001 Grade: C
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - PUBLIC |
Students living in Indian Harbour Beach attend the following school:
Ocean Breeze Elementary
1101 Cheyenne Drive
Indian Harbour Beach
(321) 779-2040
Grades: K-6
Principal: Colleen H. Skinner
Florida 2004 Grade: A
Florida 2003 Grade: A
Florida 2002 Grade: A
Florida 2001 Grade: A

