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Port St. Lucie
  • City in Florida

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade C+

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Port St. Lucie is a city in Florida with a population of 202,177. Port St. Lucie is in St. Lucie County. Living in Port St. Lucie offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Port St. Lucie there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Port St. Lucie and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Port St. Lucie are above average.

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About Port St. Lucie...
Population
202,177

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$245,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,604
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    20%
  • Own
    80%
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Port St. Lucie Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    90.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    10.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    13.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    74.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    649.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    37.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

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