City
Port St. Lucie
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in Florida
- Rating 3.62 out of 5 654 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B minus
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Median Home Value
$207,200
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,417
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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
- Assault98.3national 282.7
- Murder3.5national 6.1
- Rape21.6national 40.7
- Robbery23.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary88.8national 500.1
- Theft721national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft40.6national 284
Residents
Top Public Schools Serving Port St. Lucie
- grade A
Jensen Beach High School
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 341 reviews
- grade A
Lincoln Park Academy
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 436 reviews
- grade A
Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition
- Rating 3.59 out of 5 29 reviews
- grade A minus
Stuart Middle School
- Rating 2.63 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade A minus
South Fork High School
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 414 reviews
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Working in Port St. Lucie
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$60,587
National
$62,843Similar Places
Port St. Lucie Reviews
Rating 3.62 out of 5 654 reviews
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What I like about PSL: its close to the beach, its 20 mins to Fort Pierce or 20 mins to Stuart, the parks and outdoor activities, the farmers markets and craft fairs, the outdoor restaurants, the people, most of the grocery stores around, the cost of gas, groceries, the gyms, the college IRSC, job opportunities for someone in their early 20's with little job experience, like myself.
What I dislike: the horrible chain restaurants that surround the town (chillys, olive garden, longhorn steakhouse). The large amount of fast food places that also surround the town. We do not have any local tasty cooking places around here, mostly chain restaurants or fast food joints. It would be nice to see something new be built, instead of another Burger King.. Also, there is absolutely no night life here at all. Most places are closed by 10 pm. Also, why don't we have a whole foods grocery store or trader joe's?!?!? Dying to have one of those around here!
What I dislike: the horrible chain restaurants that surround the town (chillys, olive garden, longhorn steakhouse). The large amount of fast food places that also surround the town. We do not have any local tasty cooking places around here, mostly chain restaurants or fast food joints. It would be nice to see something new be built, instead of another Burger King.. Also, there is absolutely no night life here at all. Most places are closed by 10 pm. Also, why don't we have a whole foods grocery store or trader joe's?!?!? Dying to have one of those around here!
Port Saint Lucie, Fl, born and raised. Did I have a choice? Nope. But how do I feel about my experience so far? Well, after 25 years of life it has proven to not be so bad. Growing up I lived in the mentality that Port Saint Lucie was never good enough for me because it's what I was accustomed to. I know every street like the back of my hand and I can envision the whole town, street by street, names, and all. I would say this area is a quiet, all American, suburban town. Port Saint Lucie is actually known for being a retirement area and many people come from around the world to visit our beautiful beaches. 10/10 would give Port Saint Lucie a great Yelp review!
Port St. Lucie is a very safe, accepting community. It has never made me fear for my safety or be concerned with the overall cost of living. The city has a very beautiful natural scenery all around no matter where you go. The city itself puts effort into accentuating the surrounding environment's breath taking views through various projects. The city has a very welcoming, calm ambience. Something I would like to see changed is the city's emphasis on preserving some of its wildlife. While there is some emphasis on it, more attention and care can be placed on it. Recent years have seen the migration of some native animals such as peacocks that had inhabited my neighborhood in the past. All in all, Port St. Lucie is a safe, welcoming, clean city that any visitor and resident is sure to enjoy.