Fort Pierce, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · St. Lucie County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
48,094 Population 1,947/sq mi density
$46,745 Median Income $24,739 per capita
$220,500 Home Value $277,504 Zillow
$1,194 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$46,745 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$220,500 home value, $1,194/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Pierce, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,745
38% below
$24,739 per capita
Home Value
$220,500
22% below
Zillow: $277,504
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
3% above
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
78%
Rent
103%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Pierce a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 9.7% (169% 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 $277,504. 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.

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 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population48,094
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,947/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,745
Per Capita$24,739
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A
Home Value$220,500
Rent$1,194
Ownership48.9%
Zillow$277,504
Housing Units22,262
Rent Burden35.8%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death8,816/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
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.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
18.3% 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.