At a Glance
Median Income
$64,409
$42,551 per capita
Home Value
$291,300
Zillow: $374,216
Median Rent
$1,540/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
328/100K
2,163/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
14.3% smoking rate
How Stuart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stuart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stuart 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
Stuart residents earn a median household income of $64,409 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,551. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,584 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stuart is $291,300 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,216. Median rent is $1,540/month, with 34.7% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Stuart reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,163/100K.
Education
35.8% of adults in Stuart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stuart has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population18,058
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density2,536/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,409
Per Capita$42,551
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$12,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
A
Home Value$291,300
Rent$1,540
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$374,216
Housing Units9,921
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent328/100K
Property2,163/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain62.7 in/yr
Elevation9 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Stuart was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Treasure Coast International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.