Median Age
55 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
35%
Port Salerno, FL Area Guide
A historic waterfront community in Martin County
Coastal
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Historic
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Active
Port Salerno is a waterfront community on Florida's Treasure Coast, tucked into the southern edge of Martin County where the Manatee Pocket meets the St. Lucie River. The area carries a working-harbor character shaped by its deep roots in commercial fishing, and that maritime identity still runs through the neighborhood today. Nearby Stuart, the Martin County seat, adds an economic and cultural anchor, offering employment, medical services through Martin Health, and a lively downtown just minutes away. Indian River State College serves the broader Treasure Coast region, making higher education accessible to residents throughout the area.
The housing mix in Port Salerno leans toward smaller-scale options: single-family rentals, duplexes, and low-rise apartment communities rather than the high-rise towers found in larger coastal cities. That scale gives the area a quieter, less transient feel than many South Florida destinations. Renters drawn here often value the proximity to the water, the slower pace compared to Palm Beach County to the south, and the relative affordability within a coastal Florida market. Martin County is known for some of the strictest building-height regulations in the state, which keeps the skyline low and the environment less congested than neighboring counties.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,907
Average: $83,540
Education
3,224
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,680
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Port Salerno has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park
- Seabranch Preserve State Park
- Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
- Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast
- Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Palm Beach International
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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.