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Port St. Lucie

#21 in Best Cities to Retire in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in Florida
  • 563 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Port St. Lucie is a city in Florida with a population of 178,778. Port St. Lucie is in St. Lucie County. Living in Port St. Lucie offers residents a suburban 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.
    About Port St. Lucie...
    Population
    178,778

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $162,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,262
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Port St. Lucie Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      74.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      6.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      16.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      163.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      917
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      46.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Working in Port St. Lucie

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,046
    National
    $55,322
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    Port St. Lucie Reviews

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    We are planning a vacation there this June. I just wanted to post on many of the comments on nothing to do there. My wife and I are avid hikers, bikers, swimmers, and fisherman. I find that in an area with limited attractions like Disney world, many people who's idea of things to do include shopping eating, and amusement parks equate lack of these as nothing to do. Get out and smell the fresh air!
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    Port St. Lucie is a great place to raise a family. Homes are very affordable. The city is building up quickly. There are quiet neighborhoods and a great public school system. My family has been here since 1983, and Port St. Lucie has changed over the years for the better. Every thing you need is here. There are several sport organizations for the children to be involved with. I would not want to be anywhere else in Florida, but Port St. Lucie!
    I moved to Port St Lucie four years ago from Michigan. There are many friendly neighbors, but most of the city is residential, leaving a narrow gap for job opportunities. I like how everyone I meet in this area is always helpful and incredibly nice. I can't stand how there are not enough entertainment/attraction sites. Recently, on one of the mainly used roads, there was another bank added. There could've been a new, original restaurant that would've raised the economic status or even something in high revenue or demand. However, many creative and colorful landscaping has been added, along with new lamposts and hurricane-proof electrical aspects. Some spots need fixing, but it is home to many wonderful people, including myself.