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Port St Lucie, FL

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Port St Lucie, FL

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 65
Population220,453
Foreign Born5.4%
Population Density1,849people per mi²
Median Age43.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

138/100

38% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Port St Lucie, Florida

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $28k$53k
Comfortable $64k$94k
Luxury $121k+$187k+
Elite (Top 5%) $142k+$220k+
Affordability Ratio

83%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
32
Positive
24
Poor
2
Negative
2

Groceries

8 within 10 miles

1.4mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Hospital

8 within 20 miles

2.6mi

Airport

MCO — Melbourne Orlando International

59mi

Post Office

USPS — Port St Lucie, FL

2.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf7Nearest 1.9 mi
Camping11Nearest 8.6 mi
Marina4Nearest 9.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$78k+4.1%
4% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$753k
15% above US avg
College Educated
26.8%
23% below US avg
WFH
10.5%
27% below US avg
Homeownership
83.2%
27% above US avg
Median Home
$328k
16% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 73% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+79.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+74.5%
Homicide*
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.23 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
1.25 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+83.8%
Burglary*
0.82 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
6.09 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
0.43 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+7Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Port St Lucie, Florida
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.1% of income
Property Rights
B+
GoodIJ Grade B+
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (10% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season365 days365 frost-free
Annual Rainfall57.4"
Elevation30 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A
Good997 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,849/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHurricane, Inland Flooding, Tornado, Lightning, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 1054 mi · coast 14 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$193.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMiami442k people are 106 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital321 miTallahassee, FL
Nearest Prison8.4 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T03:36:26.000Z

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