Fort Pierce North, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · St. Lucie County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,023 Population 1,656/sq mi density
$36,707 Median Income $21,253 per capita
$151,500 Home Value $273,953 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 43.0% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$36,707 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$151,500 home value, $893/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Pierce North, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,707
51% below
$21,253 per capita
Home Value
$151,500
46% below
Zillow: $273,953
Median Rent
$893/mo
23% below
43.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
69.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Fort Pierce North Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Pierce North's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
54%
Rent
77%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Pierce North a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Pierce North residents earn a median household income of $36,707 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,253. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% 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 North is $151,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,953. Median rent is $893/month, with 43.0% 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 1974.

Education

16.1% of adults in Fort Pierce North hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 69.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Pierce North 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

Population7,023
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,656/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born20.5%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,707
Per Capita$21,253
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A
Home Value$151,500
Rent$893
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$273,953
Housing Units3,036
Rent Burden43.0%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,816/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation22 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+69.3%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Pierce North was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Treasure Coast International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
20.5% 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.