At a Glance
Median Income
$42,222
$29,534 per capita
Home Value
$211,100
Zillow: $273,953
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
45.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
16.2% smoking rate
How Fort Pierce South Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Pierce South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Pierce South a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Pierce South residents earn a median household income of $42,222 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,534. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% 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 South is $211,100 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,953. Median rent is $1,059/month, with 45.9% 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 1970.
Education
19.6% of adults in Fort Pierce South hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Pierce South 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
Population4,686
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,809/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born18.5%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,222
Per Capita$29,534
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
B+
Home Value$211,100
Rent$1,059
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$273,953
Housing Units2,422
Rent Burden45.9%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,816/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation11 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Pierce South was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Treasure Coast International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
18.5% 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.