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.
Median Household Income
$80,648
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,937
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$369,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
95.7
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,455
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,467
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,757
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,421
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is 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
Average AQI
47.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
52
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,707
Per month
Avg Home Value
$297,967
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Port St. Lucie?
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.
What is the median rent in Port St. Lucie?
The median gross rent in Port St. Lucie is $1,937 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Port St. Lucie?
The median household income in Port St. Lucie is $80,648 per year.
What is the median home value in Port St. Lucie?
The median home value in Port St. Lucie is $369,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Port St. Lucie?
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.
What are the taxes like in Port St. Lucie?
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
