Port St. Lucie, Florida
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Port St. Lucie.
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How much does it cost to live in Port St. Lucie?
For relocators asking how much Port St. Lucie costs: the housing index sits at 120 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $327,700 and rents near $1,781. Local median income is about $78,137 and unemployment recently ran 5.4% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 30 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 146.9 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 120U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $327,700U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,781U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $78,137U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.4%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 30 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 146.9per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 90°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Port St. Lucie compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 258,575City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $78,137Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 120ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year20% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $327,700City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year8% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,781City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year32% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.4%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 30 min20% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 2056% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 146.9annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)75% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 850.4annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)72% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 90°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals3.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 54°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals20.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 51.2 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals55% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 232As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals13% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Port St. Lucie grew 56.9% from 164,848 in 2010 to 258,575 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Port St. Lucie expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Port St. Lucie's housing cost index is 120 versus 100 nationally — above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($327,700 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,781 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 120 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $327,700 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,781 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Port St. Lucie?
Typical ownership costs center near $327,700, while median gross rent is about $1,781 a month. Against a median household income of $78,137, rent alone is roughly 27% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $327,700
- Median rent $1,781/month
- Median household income $78,137
What is the job market like in Port St. Lucie?
County unemployment recently ran 5.4% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Port St. Lucie is about $78,137 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 5.4% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $78,137
How long is the typical commute in Port St. Lucie?
Average one-way commute time is about 30 minutes, with Walk Score near 20/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 30 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 20/100
Is Port St. Lucie safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 146.9 per 100k and property about 850.4 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 146.9 per 100k
- Property 850.4 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Port St. Lucie?
Normals show summer highs near 90°F, winter lows near 54°F, about 51.2 inches of rain, and roughly 232 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 90°F
- Winter low 54°F
- 51.2 in rain · 232 sunny days
Port St. Lucie (pop. 258,575) sits in Florida. Households here report a median income near $78,137; our housing-derived cost index is about 120 (above the national housing-cost baseline). Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $327,700 push many newcomers toward renting first.
Subtropical summers, hurricane planning, and no state income tax loom large. With about 51.2 inches of rain a year, wet-season drainage and mold checks are worth asking about. Commutes average near 30 minutes one-way, with walkability near 20/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 5.4% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates near 146.9 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
Port St. Lucie is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Port St. Lucie with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Port St. Lucie city, 1600000US1258715) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · St. Lucie County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00012895 FT PIERCE ST LUCIE CO INTL AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10