salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,200 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 184 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fort Pierce?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Pierce
| Size | Fort Pierce | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $989 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,153 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,383 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,363 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,480 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fort Pierce overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fort Pierce, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fort Pierce
Life in Fort Pierce
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Pierce?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $115 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $250,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Pierce, FL?
Renting in Fort Pierce costs a median of about $1,855 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Fort Pierce?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,200 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Pierce cheap or expensive?
Fort Pierce is rated Expensive: rent takes 43.8% of the typical household income of $50,767. It ranks 184th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fort Pierce?
The median homeowner in Fort Pierce pays $1,839 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Fort Pierce more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fort Pierce?
The median home value in Fort Pierce is $250,800, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
49,082 people live in Fort Pierce. Numbers are typical (middle) values.