Fort Pierce, Florida

Small Florida city with local appeal

Southeast Port St. Lucie, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.2

D+

out of 100

Overview

Fort Pierce is a Florida city with a population of approximately 49,374, part of the Port St. Lucie, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $277,496. Median household income is $45,121.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 49,374 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $277,496 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $45,121 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.4 minutes
  • Part of the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

49,374

Source: Census ACS

$277,496

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$45,121

Source: Census ACS

25.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

36

Source: Walk Score

97 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

St. Lucie County (county-level results)

45%
54%
Democrat 83,517
Republican 100,293
Leans R+9.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 74/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 44.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 56.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 36/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 40.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.2

Location

Fort Pierce, FL (27.4382, -80.4440)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.