salaryRent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Most homes (75.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,520 a year. That is $23 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 34 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fort Pierce South?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Pierce South
| Size | Fort Pierce South | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,191 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,669 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fort Pierce South 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 South, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fort Pierce South
Life in Fort Pierce South
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Pierce South?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $342 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $224,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Pierce South, FL?
Renting in Fort Pierce South costs a median of about $1,213 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Fort Pierce South?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,520 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Pierce South cheap or expensive?
Fort Pierce South is rated OK: rent takes 26.7% of the typical household income of $54,467. It ranks 34th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fort Pierce South?
The median homeowner in Fort Pierce South pays $1,985 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Fort Pierce South 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 South?
The median home value in Fort Pierce South is $224,100, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
5,028 people live in Fort Pierce South. Numbers are typical (middle) values.