Living in Fort Pierce South, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Pierce South · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Pierce South has 5,028 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $50,503 (32% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $224,100, the median rent is $1,153/month.
Fort Pierce South at a glance
- Population
- 5,028
- Median age
- 40State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $50,503State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $224,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,153/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Fort Pierce South a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Fort Pierce South
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Pierce South the median home value is $224,100, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,153 per month, which is 42.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,816 a month in housing costs.
Fort Pierce South median household income
The median household income in Fort Pierce South is $50,503 and the income per person is $27,999. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fort Pierce South: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,266
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.38
Fort Pierce South demographics
- Population
- 5,028
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 2,095
- Foreign-born
- 29.6%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Pierce South ›
Education in Fort Pierce South
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Fort Pierce South have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Pierce South
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Fort Pierce South vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce South | 5,028 | $50,503 | $224,100 | $1,153 |
| Fort Pierce | 49,082 | $47,072 | $250,800 | $1,217 |
| White City | 5,744 | $117,720 | $397,100 | $1,065 |
| Fort Pierce North | 7,224 | $40,228 | $167,600 | $921 |
| Indian River Estates | 7,685 | $64,063 | $280,400 | $2,191 |
| River Park | 5,714 | $55,437 | $244,000 | $1,690 |
| St. Lucie Village | 714 | $77,386 | $443,600 | $1,281 |
| Lakewood Park | 13,866 | $64,023 | $268,400 | $1,206 |
| Port St. Lucie | 232,491 | $80,648 | $369,200 | $1,937 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Pierce South, FL?
The median household income in Fort Pierce South is $50,503, 32% 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 South?
The median home value in Fort Pierce South is $224,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fort Pierce South?
The median gross rent in Fort Pierce South is $1,153 per month, about 42.6% of household income.
Is Fort Pierce South, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
What is the median age in Fort Pierce South?
The median age in Fort Pierce South is 40 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fort Pierce South?
The average commute to work in Fort Pierce South is 26 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Pierce South?
The unemployment rate in Fort Pierce South is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Pierce South?
17.2% of adults in Fort Pierce South 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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