Living in Stuart, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stuart · Census data 2020–2024
Stuart has 18,520 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $60,225 (19% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $329,400, the median rent is $1,586/month.
Stuart at a glance
- Population
- 18,520
- Median age
- 48.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $60,225State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $329,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,586/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Stuart a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Stuart
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stuart the median home value is $329,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,586 per month, which is 42.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,035 a month in housing costs.
Stuart median household income
The median household income in Stuart is $60,225 and the income per person is $38,710. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Stuart: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,577
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 23.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.22
Stuart demographics
- Population
- 18,520
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 8,060
- Foreign-born
- 13.5%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stuart ›
Education in Stuart
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Stuart have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stuart
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Stuart vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart | 18,520 | $60,225 | $329,400 | $1,586 |
| Rio | 1,232 | $91,953 | $303,800 | — |
| North River Shores | 3,633 | $75,896 | $309,800 | $2,136 |
| Sewall's Point | 1,938 | $129,000 | $1,502,200 | $2,200 |
| Palm City | 26,371 | $125,820 | $563,400 | $2,013 |
| Ocean Breeze | 777 | $95,833 | $302,600 | $2,764 |
| Jensen Beach | 12,531 | $70,884 | $411,700 | $1,267 |
| Port Salerno | 11,184 | $67,436 | $352,600 | $1,440 |
| Hutchinson Island South | 4,175 | $65,871 | $406,800 | $1,408 |
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What is the median household income in Stuart, FL?
The median household income in Stuart is $60,225, 19% 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 Stuart?
The median home value in Stuart is $329,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Stuart?
The median gross rent in Stuart is $1,586 per month, about 42.7% of household income.
Is Stuart, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Stuart?
The median age in Stuart is 48.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Stuart?
The average commute to work in Stuart is 25 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stuart?
The unemployment rate in Stuart is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stuart?
35.1% of adults in Stuart 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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