salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way. Most homes (84%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,800 a year. That is $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 389 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Port St. Lucie?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port St. Lucie
| Size | Port St. Lucie | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,319 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,624 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,839 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,088 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,335 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port St. Lucie overall?
Everyday prices in the Port St. Lucie metro area are same as the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Port St. Lucie
Life in Port St. Lucie
What jobs pay in Port St. Lucie
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $135,230 | 21.9% |
| Lawyer | $132,360 | 22.4% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,770 | 23.0% |
| Software Developer | $128,510 | 23.1% |
| Physician Assistant | $125,930 | 23.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $99,220 | 29.9% |
| Operations Manager | $94,910 | 31.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,060 | 31.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,720 | 33.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $82,090 | 36.1% |
| Accountant | $79,430 | 37.3% |
| Police Officer | $77,070 | 38.5% |
| Firefighter | $72,760 | 40.7% |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,310 | 41.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,300 | 48.4% |
| Electrician | $58,540 | 50.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $57,210 | 51.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,610 | 55.3% |
| Plumber | $50,990 | 58.1% |
| Carpenter | $48,640 | 60.9% |
| Truck Driver | $48,590 | 61.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $44,280 | 66.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,380 | 77.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,690 | 78.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,670 | 80.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,540 | 81.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,250 | 81.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,020 | 87.1% |
| Cashier | $30,540 | 97.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port St. Lucie?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $92 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $369,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port St. Lucie, FL?
Renting in Port St. Lucie costs a median of about $2,470 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Port St. Lucie?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,800 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port St. Lucie cheap or expensive?
Port St. Lucie is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.1% of the typical household income of $86,979. It ranks 389th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port St. Lucie?
The median homeowner in Port St. Lucie pays $3,585 a year in property taxes, about 0.97% of the median home value.
Is Port St. Lucie more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Port St. Lucie?
The median home value in Port St. Lucie is $369,200, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
232,491 people live in Port St. Lucie. Numbers are typical (middle) values.