Port St. Lucie, FL

Port St. Lucie, FL

Updated April 30, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Port St. Lucie, Port Saint Lucie

Think twice

Verdict

$287K

Median Price

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
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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