Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,778
Population
242,148
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Florida's hidden hotspot
Beaches
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Coastal Lifestyle
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Sports
Welcome to Port St. Lucie, a growing coastal community along the St. Lucie River. Located between Orlando and Miami, this Florida city offers diverse housing options throughout neighborhoods like Tradition and St. Lucie West. The Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens and extensive park system provide residents with outdoor recreation opportunities, while sports enthusiasts can enjoy PGA Village's golf complex and Clover Park, where the New York Mets hold their spring training. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments renting for $1,823, with two-bedroom rentals at $2,112 monthly.
Positioned 125 miles southeast of Orlando and 113 miles north of Miami, Port St. Lucie serves as a convenient base for exploring Florida's attractions. The community gathering place of Tradition Square hosts regular events throughout the year. The North Fork of the St. Lucie River offers waterfront activities, while the city's location provides easy access to beaches and parks. Port St. Lucie carries historical significance as one of the oldest European place names still used in the United States, dating back to a 1566 settlement near Jupiter Inlet.
Explore the City
Port Saint Lucie is home to beautiful neighborhoods.
Water sports are a way of life in Port Saint Lucie.
Popstroke is a cool place for a casual outing.
The Shoppes at Veranda Falls has excellent restaurants.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,376
Average: $84,608
Education
57,573
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
112,861
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Port Saint Lucie has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Port Saint Lucie, FL is $1,708 for a studio, $1,777 for one bedroom, $2,031 for two bedrooms, and $2,390 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Saint Lucie has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,777/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$3,086/month
1,827 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,461/month
1,094 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,691/month
1,702 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oxbow Eco-Center
- Savannas Preserve State Park
- Savannas Recreation Area
- Heathcote Botanical Gardens
Commuter Rail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.