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Stuart

#2 in Best Places to Live in Martin County
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  • Town in Florida
  • 72 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Stuart is a town in Florida with a population of 16,240. Stuart is in Martin County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Stuart offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Stuart there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Stuart and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Stuart are highly rated.
    Population
    16,240

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $130,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $989
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      227.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      36
      40.7
    • Robbery
      36
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      335.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,564.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      53.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Stuart

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $42,210
    National
    $55,322
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    Stuart Reviews

    72 reviews
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    Stuart is a very well-kept small town with access to incredible restaurants, parks, and beaches. Most of the housing communities are gated and within distance to basically everything. These neighborhoods and the town itself is very safe, but as with every community, there are some smaller sub communities in Stuart that are not as developed. However, Stuart is a great town for raising a family and growing up with greats schools, culture, and food around you. The schools of Martin County are also some of the best within the state of Florida with great AP and IB programs. Overall, if you're looking for a beachy, environmentally lush, and small yet diverse town, you'll find it in Stuart!
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    I love living in Stuart because it is a beach town and has every lovable aspect of a beach town. There is a warm welcome by the community, lots of ocean-front restaurants, and plenty of local shops to explore. I love the amount of restaurants in the area. This small town is conveniently located to numerous large cities such as Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Miami. This makes day trips fun, affordable, and exciting!
    Stuart is a little town located off of I-95 near the palm city turnpike exit. It's a place full of friendly people and often very quiet. Everyone seems to know everyone else and its not uncommon to run into somebody you know. The regulations here don't allow for buildings to exceed a certain height, creating the effect of the town being small, since surrounding cities have skyscrapers that tower over the horizon, blocking a clear view of the sky. There are also many cute local shops and an array of beautiful beaches to choose from on a usual clear sunny Stuart day.