Port St Lucie, FL

Port St Lucie FL scores 95/100 on safety (well above average). Crime is about 68% below the national average. Most neighborhoods are fine for evening walks; still check the block you actually rent.

Detail: overall crime index 32 (100 = avg); violent crime index 26; property crime index 38. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Port St Lucie. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Port St Lucie is about $1,937/month (on the high side). At $1,937/month for a typical unit, you need about $69,732+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $369,200.

Median household income is $80,648, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($80,648) clears the $69,732 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 80°F (highs near 86°F, lows near 75°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Hazard indexes (100 ≈ typical U.S.): weather hazard index 145. Ask insurers for a quote on the ZIP you want. Deductibles can move your monthly cost as much as a $50–$100 rent difference.

Who tends to thrive in Port St Lucie: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 95/100) (2) Dual-income households (at $1,937/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (3) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and no state income tax compounds that advantage at higher salaries) (4) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 95/100)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $1,937/month) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,937/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Port St Lucie does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $69,732 household income for $1,937/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Port St Lucie holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 95/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,937/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.