Life in Stuart research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Stuart 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 Stuart:
The population in Stuart is 18,058.
The median home value in Stuart is $372,489.
The median income in Stuart is $64,409.
The cost of living in Stuart is 104 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Stuart is $1,540.
The unemployment rate in Stuart is 5.1%.
The poverty rate in Stuart is 16.1%.
The average high in Stuart is 82.8° and the average low is 65.2°.
Crime in Stuart summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Stuart. Key points include:
There were 494 total crimes in Stuart in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Stuart is 2,456.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Stuart is 308.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Stuart is 2,148.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Stuart is 15.92% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Stuart / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 494 | 2,456.6 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 62 | 308.3 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 29.8 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 43 | 213.8 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 432 | 2,148.3 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 21 | 104.4 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 408 | 2,028.9 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 14.9 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Stuart summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Stuart. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Stuart is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Stuart is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Stuart is $372,489.
The median income in Stuart is $64,409.
| Living Expense | Stuart | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 118 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Stuart is 82.8° and the average low is 65.2°.
There are 93.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Stuart |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 65.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 93.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Stuart is 18,058. The population has increased 15.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18,058 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 17,639 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 17,269 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 16,279 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 16,161 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 16,100 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 16,240 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 16,204 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 16,037 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 15,850 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 15,741 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 15,653 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 15,644 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 15,589 | - |
66.2% White with 11,951 White residents.
11.3% African American with 2,032 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 186 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 54 Other residents.
1.5% Two Or More with 268 Two Or More residents.
19.7% Hispanic with 3,551 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Stuart | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.2% | 51.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 11.3% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 19.7% | 26.7% | 19.0% |
Stuart is 54.4% female with 9,822 female residents.
Stuart is 45.6% male with 8,236 male residents.
| Gender | Stuart | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Stuart completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Stuart completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Stuart completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Stuart completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Stuart completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Stuart completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Stuart completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Stuart completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Stuart completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Stuart | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
7.2% of households in Stuart earn Less than $10,000.
4.1% of households in Stuart earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.1% of households in Stuart earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.8% of households in Stuart earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.9% of households in Stuart earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.7% of households in Stuart earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.0% of households in Stuart earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Stuart earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.3% of households in Stuart earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.0% of households in Stuart earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Stuart | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 17.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.0% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.0% | 10.1% | 12.6% |