Living in St. Lucie County, Florida
St. Lucie County is a county in Florida with a population of around 298,563, part of the Port St. Lucie, FL MSA metro area. The main communities are Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,185/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $380K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 74°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
St. Lucie County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 45 and a predominantly working-class population (22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
St. Lucie County, Florida
Demographics & Amenities in St. Lucie County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
45.1 Years
Average Family Size
3.07
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in St. Lucie County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Very HighDrought
Relatively HighTornados
Relatively HighEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Very HighDrought
Relatively HighTornados
Relatively High
Terrain & Weather in St. Lucie County
Average Summer temperature
95°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
64.51 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in St. Lucie County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
55.4%
Total Employer Establishments
591,046
Poverty (%)
13.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.7%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in St. Lucie County
Cannabis
Legal for medical use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Open carry prohibited, No permit for concealed carry
Health inSt. Lucie County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in St. Lucie County
Robbery
0.6/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.38/ per 1000
Burglary
4.65/ per 1000
Arson
0.09/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
3.27/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in St. Lucie County