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Port St. Lucie, FL housing market
Housing market indicators
| Indicator | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025* | Change | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Listing Price per Square Feet | $253 | $264 | $257 | $247 | 8.6% | 4.3% | -2.7% | -3.9% | |
| Active Listing Count | 2,535 | 3,187 | 4,335 | 4,371 | 152.7% | 25.7% | 36% | 0.8% | |
| Median Days on Market | 62 | 60 | 76 | 84 | 40.9% | -3.2% | 26.7% | 10.5% | |
| Share of listings with price increase | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | |||||
| Share of listings with price decrease | 14.6% | 18.8% | 21.7% | 21.8% | |||||
| Employees, thousands | 171 | 176 | 180 | 177 | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% | |
| Permits | 290 | 487 | 397 | 252 | -36.7% | 67.9% | -18.5% | -36.5% | |
* last available value
Home prices
Short term housing supply drivers
Long term housing demand drivers
Long term housing supply drivers
Note: 12M MA - 12 months moving average, Permits - New Private Housing Structures Authorized by Building Permits. Source: FRED
Housing market overview
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Overview
| Area | City/Town | Population | Density | Income (High/Low/...) | Quality of Schools (Great Schools Rating Range) | Crime Level | Property Tax (%) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lucie County | Port St. Lucie | 271,027 (2025 proj.) | 481/sq mi | Median $78,137 | 5-8/10 | Low | 0.9-1.1% | Largest city, 6th in FL, rapid growth 4.8%/yr |
| St. Lucie County | Fort Pierce | 48,000 | 1,200/sq mi | Low-Med $55,000 | 3-7/10 | Moderate-High | 0.9-1.1% | Port city, older urban core, tourism/agriculture |
| Martin County | Stuart | 17,500 | 1,000/sq mi | High $85,000+ | 7-9/10 | Low | 0.8-1.0% | County seat, affluent, waterfront focus |
| Martin County | Jupiter Island | 800 | Low 200/sq mi | Very High $200,000+ | 8-10/10 | Very Low | 0.8-1.0% | Exclusive barrier island, luxury homes |
| Martin County | Palm City | 25,000 | 800/sq mi | High $95,000 | 7-9/10 | Low | 0.8-1.0% | Suburban, family-oriented, growing |
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- Port St. Lucie MSA covers St. Lucie and Martin counties, total area 1,115 sq mi.
- 2024 population estimate 556,336, up from 487,654 in 2020.
- Key regions: Coastal Treasure Coast (Stuart, Jensen Beach), central suburbs (Port St. Lucie), northern inland (Palm City).
- Median age 43.7 years, 52% female, urban 83%.
- No local personal income tax; Florida state has none.
Citizens: Income and Education
- Median household income $78,137 (2023), up 4.13% from prior year.
- Per capita income around $36,725.
- 5.6% families in poverty.
- Racial/ethnic: White 51.8%, Hispanic 23%, Black 18.2%.
- 94.6% U.S. citizens.
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 25-30% in metro, higher in Martin County (35%+).
- High school graduate or higher: 92%.
- Education levels support white-collar growth, with associate degrees common in healthcare/trades.
Key Economic Sectors
- Healthcare and social assistance: Largest employer, 15-20% workforce.
- Retail trade: 12%, driven by population growth.
- Construction: 10%, booming due to migration.
- Professional/scientific services: Growing at 8%.
- Accommodation/food services: 9%, tourism-related.
- Public administration/education: Stable at 10%.
- Median wage $47,710 annually, employment 149,200 (2021).
- Agriculture minor in St. Lucie, boating/marine in Martin.
Housing Buying Market: Supply Drivers
- Zoning openness: Moderate; Port St. Lucie allows mixed-use, rapid single-family approvals.
- Regulatory strictness: Low-moderate; streamlined permitting, but coastal flood rules tighten in Martin.
- Construction workforce cost: Rising 5-7%/yr, labor shortages from national trends.
- New permits: 3,000+ units/yr in St. Lucie, focused on suburbs.
- Land availability: Abundant inland, constrained coastal/barrier islands.
- Inventory: 4-5 months supply, builder incentives common.
Housing Buying Market: Demand Drivers
- Net migration in: +15,000/yr, 5th fastest MSA growth 2022-2023.
- Retiree influx: 65+ group 27% population, drawn to low crime, beaches.
- Growing industries: Healthcare (hospitals expanding), construction (10% jobs).
- Remote workers: Tech/professional services up 8%, affordability vs. Palm Beach.
- Declining: None major; tourism steady, no outflows noted.
- Population projection: 4.8% annual growth to 2025.
Key Challenges on the Housing Market
- Affordability squeeze: Median home $400,000+, income growth lags 4% vs. prices 7%.
- Insurance costs: Hurricane exposure, premiums up 20-30%/yr.
- Inventory shortage: Demand outpaces builds, bidding wars in suburbs.
- Flood/sea rise risk: Coastal Martin vulnerable, impacts 20% properties.
- Labor shortages: Construction delays average 3-6 months.
- Infrastructure strain: Schools, roads lagging 10% behind growth.
Investment Potential Differences
| Area | Appreciation Potential | Risk | Key Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie Central | High | Low-Med | Rapid pop growth 4.8%, new builds, job hubs |
| Fort Pierce | Medium | Med-High | Urban renewal, port expansion, higher crime |
| Stuart/Palm City | High | Medium | Affluent migration, schools 7-9/10, limited supply |
| Jupiter Island | Medium-High | Low | Luxury stable, very high entry, flood risk |
| Inland Martin | Low-Med | Low | Slower growth, more supply, value play |
- Overall MSA appreciation 8-10%/yr past 3 years, led by migration.
- High potential in growth corridors; coastal risks cap upside.
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