Living in Fort Pierce North, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Pierce North · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Pierce North has 7,224 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $40,228 (46% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $167,600, the median rent is $921/month.
Fort Pierce North at a glance
- Population
- 7,224
- Median age
- 39.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $40,228State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $167,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $921/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 56%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Fort Pierce North a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Fort Pierce North
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Pierce North the median home value is $167,600, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $921 per month, which is 38.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,209 a month in housing costs.
Fort Pierce North median household income
The median household income in Fort Pierce North is $40,228 and the income per person is $21,293. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fort Pierce North: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,068
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
- Renter-occupied
- 44%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.74
Fort Pierce North demographics
- Population
- 7,224
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 2,630
- Foreign-born
- 19.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Pierce North ›
Education in Fort Pierce North
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Fort Pierce North have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Pierce North
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.7%
Fort Pierce North vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce North | 7,224 | $40,228 | $167,600 | $921 |
| St. Lucie Village | 714 | $77,386 | $443,600 | $1,281 |
| Fort Pierce | 49,082 | $47,072 | $250,800 | $1,217 |
| Fort Pierce South | 5,028 | $50,503 | $224,100 | $1,153 |
| Lakewood Park | 13,866 | $64,023 | $268,400 | $1,206 |
| White City | 5,744 | $117,720 | $397,100 | $1,065 |
| South Beach | 3,063 | $193,594 | $900,700 | $3,501 |
| Florida Ridge | 20,889 | $66,625 | $287,900 | $1,342 |
| Indian River Estates | 7,685 | $64,063 | $280,400 | $2,191 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Pierce North, FL?
The median household income in Fort Pierce North is $40,228, 46% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fort Pierce North?
The median home value in Fort Pierce North is $167,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fort Pierce North?
The median gross rent in Fort Pierce North is $921 per month, about 38.7% of household income.
Is Fort Pierce North, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
What is the median age in Fort Pierce North?
The median age in Fort Pierce North is 39.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fort Pierce North?
The average commute to work in Fort Pierce North is 21 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Pierce North?
The unemployment rate in Fort Pierce North is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Pierce North?
16.6% of adults in Fort Pierce North have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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