At a Glance
Median Income
$78,137
$36,352 per capita
Home Value
$327,700
Zillow: $604,319
Median Rent
$1,781/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
461/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
13.2% smoking rate
How Port St. Lucie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port St. Lucie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port St. Lucie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port St. Lucie residents earn a median household income of $78,137 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,352. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% 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 Port St. Lucie is $327,700 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $604,319. Median rent is $1,781/month, with 33.7% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Port St. Lucie reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 461/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Port St. Lucie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port St. Lucie 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
Population220,453
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,849/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born19.5%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,137
Per Capita$36,352
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A
Home Value$327,700
Rent$1,781
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$604,319
Housing Units82,293
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property461/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary55/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,816/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation26 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Port St. Lucie was founded in 1961.
The median home in Port St. Lucie was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Treasure Coast International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
19.5% 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.