Port St. Lucie, FL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Port St. Lucie, Florida Summary
Life in Port St. Lucie research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Port St. Lucie over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Port St. Lucie:
The population in Port St. Lucie is 220,453.
The median home value in Port St. Lucie is $383,958.
The median income in Port St. Lucie is $78,137.
The cost of living in Port St. Lucie is 107 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Port St. Lucie is $1,781.
The unemployment rate in Port St. Lucie is 5.5%.
The poverty rate in Port St. Lucie is 8.5%.
The average high in Port St. Lucie is 83.2° and the average low is 63.6°.
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Port St. Lucie, FL Crime Report
Crime in Port St. Lucie summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Port St. Lucie. Key points include:
There were 2,081 total crimes in Port St. Lucie in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Port St. Lucie is 848.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Port St. Lucie is 99.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Port St. Lucie is 749.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Port St. Lucie is -59.98% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Port St. Lucie Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Port St. Lucie / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,081 | 848.0 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 243 | 99.0 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 2.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 33 | 13.4 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 182 | 74.2 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,838 | 749.0 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 163 | 66.4 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,553 | 632.9 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 122 | 49.7 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Port St. Lucie, FL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Port St. Lucie summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Port St. Lucie. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Port St. Lucie is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Port St. Lucie is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Port St. Lucie is $383,958.
The median income in Port St. Lucie is $78,137.
Port St. Lucie's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Port St. Lucie Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Port St. Lucie | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 133 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 95 | 100 | |
Port St. Lucie, FL Weather
The average high in Port St. Lucie is 83.2° and the average low is 63.6°.
There are 85.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Port St. Lucie |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 83.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 63.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 85.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
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3 Reviews & Comments About Port St. Lucie
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-16 03:19:02.440207
There is crime everywhere you go but Port St. Lucie seemed to be low to moderate. The schools were awful. There are plenty of beaches, restaurants and some fun places to visit nearby.
The schools in Port St. Lucie are terrible. Coming from the north, I am used to schools being extremely helpful when my kids were struggling. Whether it was putting in place an IEP or just extra help. In Port St. Lucie their IEP options are limited. They believe that "pushing a child into their grade level" will help more than pulling them out and slowing down the learning. Pushing in means that a child who struggles to work on grade level work is kept in their grade level instead of working up to their grade level. This way of teaching causes added pressure and stress on a child. It does not help their confidence at all. I actually had to move back up to Pennsylvania because they were unable to help my child.
HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-29 20:19:06.339895
I hear the schools are not very good, but that wasn't my experience with my kids. Both ended up going to Univ of Florida and graduating. A lot depends on the child too. The town has received a bad rep over the years. Hopefully that is turning around, it really isn't a bad place to live. My neighborhood in St Lucie West is lovely, everyone takes really good care of their home.
We are getting some nice restaurants, shops
HomeSnacks User - 2019-04-01 13:48:00.731974
Pot St Lucie, drive bys, residential break-ins, and business roof break-ins! Lol safest city.
Millennials will believe anything!
And I didn't even touch on little girl getting shot or the pedestrians and play bicyclist getting runned over!!!!
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Port St. Lucie Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Port St. Lucie
The current population in Port St. Lucie is 220,453. The population has increased 42.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 220,453 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | 210,520 | 4.1% |
| 2021 | 202,177 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 195,773 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 189,396 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 183,762 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 178,778 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 175,652 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 172,054 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 169,260 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 166,641 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 163,748 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 159,962 | 3.2% |
| 2010 | 155,004 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie is:
51.8% White with 114,269 White residents.
18.2% African American with 40,102 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 315 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 4,910 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 104 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 1,662 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 8,466 Two Or More residents.
23.0% Hispanic with 50,625 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Port St. Lucie | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.8% | 51.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 18.2% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 23.0% | 26.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie is 51.2% female with 112,853 female residents.
Port St. Lucie is 48.8% male with 107,600 male residents.
| Gender | Port St. Lucie | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Port St. Lucie for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Port St. Lucie completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Port St. Lucie completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Port St. Lucie completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Port St. Lucie completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Port St. Lucie completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Port St. Lucie completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Port St. Lucie completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Port St. Lucie completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Port St. Lucie completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Port St. Lucie | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Port St. Lucie, Florida
3.8% of households in Port St. Lucie earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Port St. Lucie earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Port St. Lucie earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Port St. Lucie earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.7% of households in Port St. Lucie earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.3% of households in Port St. Lucie earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.1% of households in Port St. Lucie earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.8% of households in Port St. Lucie earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.4% of households in Port St. Lucie earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.4% of households in Port St. Lucie earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Port St. Lucie | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.7% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 17.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.1% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.8% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 10.1% | 12.6% |
