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Port St. Lucie, FL
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Port St. Lucie, FL
At a Glance
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)
Is Port St. Lucie a Good Place to Live?
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 3.3% (8% below 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 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 850/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.
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 76°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.