So, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 220K, Port St. Lucie is a mid-size city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Valentina
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Portland about 13 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Urban sprawl is real
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are stable, gas is average.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Aiden Anderson
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is solid in most areas.
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