At a Glance
Median Income
$46,745
$24,739 per capita
Home Value
$220,500
Zillow: $273,953
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
556/100K
2,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Fort Pierce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Pierce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Pierce a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Pierce residents earn a median household income of $46,745 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,739. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,744 business establishments, including 524 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Pierce is $220,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,953. Median rent is $1,194/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Fort Pierce reports 556 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,880/100K. The murder rate is 21.5/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Fort Pierce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Pierce has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population48,094
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,947/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,745
Per Capita$24,739
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A
Home Value$220,500
Rent$1,194
Ownership48.9%
Zillow$273,953
Housing Units22,262
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent556/100K
Property2,880/100K
Murder21.5/100K
Assault352/100K
Burglary324/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death8,816/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain55.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Fort Pierce was founded in 1901.
The median home in Fort Pierce was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Treasure Coast International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 524 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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