Port St. Lucie, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 95.7, which is 4.3 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,937 per month, while the typical home is valued around $369,200. Households earn a median of $80,648 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 47. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$80,648
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,937
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$369,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
95.7
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,455
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,467
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,757
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,421
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
95.7
Goods
94.7
Rents / Housing
107.3
Services
72.8
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $128,920 |
| Registered Nurse | $84,730 |
| Elementary Teacher | $62,790 |
| Electrician | $60,650 |
| Accountant | $79,290 |
| Plumber | $57,710 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $288,530 |
| Civil Engineer | $92,550 |
| Operations Manager | $113,210 |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,890 |
| Health Services Manager | $122,260 |
| Truck Driver | $56,970 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
232,491
Latest estimate
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Census ACS
47.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
11
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,506
Per month
Avg Home Value
$312,482
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 34945 | — | $686 | $250,800 |
| ZIP 34952 | — | $1,458 | $221,400 |
| ZIP 34953 | — | $1,783 | $294,200 |
| ZIP 34957 | — | $1,448 | $347,100 |
| ZIP 34981 | — | $1,288 | $340,800 |
| ZIP 34982 | — | $1,162 | $212,000 |
| ZIP 34983 | — | $1,641 | $266,300 |
| ZIP 34984 | — | $1,798 | $287,300 |
| ZIP 34986 | — | $1,655 | $348,600 |
| ZIP 34987 | — | $1,882 | $351,700 |
Showing top 10 of 11 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
63°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
49.0
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.7%
Port St. Lucie has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 95.7. The US national average is 100, so Port St. Lucie is 4.3 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Port St. Lucie is $1,937 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Port St. Lucie is $80,648 per year.
The median home value in Port St. Lucie is $369,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Port St. Lucie has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 47.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
