Port St Lucie, Port St Lucie FL — neighborhood review

Port St Lucie, FL

Port St Lucie · FL 34984

Updated August 6, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$360K

Median Price

39/100

Walk Score

7.6/10

Schools

135 min

to Miami, FL

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
BSchools
76/100
AQuietness
90/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
39/100
WYLT Score63/100

Our Take

A typical suburban neighborhood with a balanced lifestyle, offering affordable living and a relatively low cost of living. However, it lacks walkability and nearby amenities, so owning a car is necessary. Despite this, Port St. Lucie 34984 provides an excellent balance for those seeking a calm living environment with plenty of room to establish a family.

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The Good

  • Low housing costs
  • Large home sizes for families
  • Affordable living compared to Miami
  • Safe and calm living environment

Real Talk

  • !Limited walkability and nearby amenities
  • !A car is necessary for daily errands and activities
  • !Weather conditions can be hot during the summer months
  • !The area is largely composed of young families and retirees
  • $Potential for hurricane-related storm damage and costs
  • $High demand for housing resulting in potential price inflation
  • $Growing population increases local services and infrastructure strain

Best For

First-time homebuyersFamilies with young childrenRetirees seeking calm livingThose who prefer an affordable suburban lifestyle

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Port St Lucie, FL

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Safety grade

Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Low
9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

50% safer than the national average

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