Living in Fort Pierce, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Pierce · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Pierce has 49,082 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $47,072 (37% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $250,800, the median rent is $1,217/month.
Fort Pierce at a glance
- Population
- 49,082
- Median age
- 37.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $47,072State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $250,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,217/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 49.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Fort Pierce a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 26.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Fort Pierce
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Pierce the median home value is $250,800, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,217 per month, which is 39.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,645 a month in housing costs.
Fort Pierce median household income
The median household income in Fort Pierce is $47,072 and the income per person is $25,455. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fort Pierce: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,871
- Owner-occupied
- 49.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.5%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.57
Fort Pierce demographics
- Population
- 49,082
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 18,878
- Foreign-born
- 19.3%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Pierce ›
Education in Fort Pierce
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Fort Pierce have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Pierce
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Fort Pierce vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce | 49,082 | $47,072 | $250,800 | $1,217 |
| Fort Pierce South | 5,028 | $50,503 | $224,100 | $1,153 |
| Fort Pierce North | 7,224 | $40,228 | $167,600 | $921 |
| White City | 5,744 | $117,720 | $397,100 | $1,065 |
| St. Lucie Village | 714 | $77,386 | $443,600 | $1,281 |
| Indian River Estates | 7,685 | $64,063 | $280,400 | $2,191 |
| River Park | 5,714 | $55,437 | $244,000 | $1,690 |
| 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, FL?
The median household income in Fort Pierce is $47,072, 37% 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?
The median home value in Fort Pierce is $250,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fort Pierce?
The median gross rent in Fort Pierce is $1,217 per month, about 39.4% of household income.
Is Fort Pierce, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 26.2%.
What is the median age in Fort Pierce?
The median age in Fort Pierce is 37.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fort Pierce?
The average commute to work in Fort Pierce is 27 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Pierce?
The unemployment rate in Fort Pierce is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Pierce?
18.7% of adults in Fort Pierce 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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