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Port St. Lucie, FL
Port St. Lucie · Saint Lucie County · FL 34984
Updated June 24, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Port St. Lucie, Port Saint Lucie
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Verdict
$287K
Median Price
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Walk Score
6.9/10
Schools
135 min
to Miami, FL
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
C+Schools
69/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score48/100
Our Take
Port St. Lucie offers decent housing prices and a quiet suburban feel, but it is heavily car-dependent with limited public transit, biking options, and nightlife. If you can work from home or don't mind long commutes, it could work; city dwellers or those seeking vibrant urban amenities may find it lacking.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable homes relative to income
- ✓Good local schools
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Quiet suburban lifestyle
Real Talk
- !Car dependence for most errands
- !Long commutes to major employment centers
- !Limited public transit and biking options
- !Sparse dining and nightlife options
- $Car maintenance and parking costs
- $Higher property taxes in the area
- $Insurance premiums for hurricane risk
Best For
familiesretireesremote workerspet owners
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Port St. Lucie, FL
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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