Living in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port St. Lucie · Census data 2020–2024
Port St. Lucie has 232,491 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $80,648 (8% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $369,200, the median rent is $1,937/month.
Port St. Lucie at a glance
- Population
- 232,491
- Median age
- 43.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $80,648State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $369,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,937/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Port St. Lucie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Port St. Lucie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port St. Lucie the median home value is $369,200, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,937 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,954 a month in housing costs.
Port St. Lucie median household income
The median household income in Port St. Lucie is $80,648 and the income per person is $37,828. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Port St. Lucie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 90,911
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.76
Port St. Lucie demographics
- Population
- 232,491
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 83,952
- Foreign-born
- 19.7%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port St. Lucie ›
Education in Port St. Lucie
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Port St. Lucie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port St. Lucie
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Port St. Lucie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | 232,491 | $80,648 | $369,200 | $1,937 |
| River Park | 5,714 | $55,437 | $244,000 | $1,690 |
| White City | 5,744 | $117,720 | $397,100 | $1,065 |
| Indian River Estates | 7,685 | $64,063 | $280,400 | $2,191 |
| North River Shores | 3,633 | $75,896 | $309,800 | $2,136 |
| Fort Pierce South | 5,028 | $50,503 | $224,100 | $1,153 |
| Palm City | 26,371 | $125,820 | $563,400 | $2,013 |
| Jensen Beach | 12,531 | $70,884 | $411,700 | $1,267 |
| Rio | 1,232 | $91,953 | $303,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median household income in Port St. Lucie is $80,648, 8% higher 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 Port St. Lucie?
The median home value in Port St. Lucie is $369,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Port St. Lucie?
The median gross rent in Port St. Lucie is $1,937 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Port St. Lucie, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Port St. Lucie?
The median age in Port St. Lucie is 43.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Port St. Lucie?
The average commute to work in Port St. Lucie is 31 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port St. Lucie?
The unemployment rate in Port St. Lucie is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port St. Lucie?
28.1% of adults in Port St. Lucie 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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