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All Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
St. Lucie County 30% AMI or less 2024 1597 8931
St. Lucie County 30.01-50% AMI 5551 5218 6638
St. Lucie County 50.01-80% AMI 13823 9490 2954
St. Lucie County 80.01-100% AMI 12135 5724 559
St. Lucie County Greater than 100% AMI 62439 4454 364

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Renter Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
St. Lucie County 30% AMI or less 747 363 4320
St. Lucie County 30.01-50% AMI 599 2048 3214
St. Lucie County 50.01-80% AMI 2588 4752 1071
St. Lucie County 80.01-100% AMI 2816 2497 13
St. Lucie County Greater than 100% AMI 10536 618 113

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Owner-Occupied Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
St. Lucie County 30% AMI or less 1277 1234 4611
St. Lucie County 30.01-50% AMI 4952 3170 3424
St. Lucie County 50.01-80% AMI 11235 4738 1883
St. Lucie County 80.01-100% AMI 9319 3227 546
St. Lucie County Greater than 100% AMI 51903 3836 251

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Homeownership Rate (%), 1990 through 2023 Estimates
Geography 1990 2000 2010 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
St. Lucie County 72 78 74 78

Notes: 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, and 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates


Median Income ($) by Tenure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Owner Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) Renter Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) All Households Margin of Error (+/-)
St. Lucie County 2023 1-Year 73623 4356 53102 7453 66530 2930

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (with a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,249 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,250-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500-$3,999 Margin of Error (+/-) >$4,000 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
St. Lucie County 2023 1-Year - - - - - - - - - - - - 833 508 2805 1236 2033 990 4800 1230 9432 1976 17502 2892 13216 2236 5472 1407 3777 1099 1767 897 2421 928 64421 4316

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (without a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$100 Margin of Error (+/-) $100-$149 Margin of Error (+/-) $150-$199 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$249 Margin of Error (+/-) $250-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$349 Margin of Error (+/-) $350-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1000-$1099 Margin of Error (+/-) $1100-$1199 Margin of Error (+/-) $1200-$1299 Margin of Error (+/-) $1300-$1399 Margin of Error (+/-) $1400-$1499 Margin of Error (+/-) >$1500 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Not Mortgaged Margin of Error (+/-)
St. Lucie County 2023 1-Year - - 851 639 1143 660 1423 695 1680 668 2325 931 1753 854 4163 1089 5257 1305 5570 1355 4616 1392 4282 1149 3290 901 3534 1091 1415 746 2081 1183 845 598 1404 809 4483 1096 50294 4178

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Housing Costs as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source With Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) With Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-)
St. Lucie County 2023 1-Year 35726 3905 27532 3449 38918 3830 10457 1724

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Renter Households by Gross Rent, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$749 Margin of Error (+/-) $750-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500 or More Margin of Error (+/-) No Cash Rent Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
St. Lucie County 2023 1-Year - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Median Gross Rent ($), 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Median Gross Rent Margin of Error (+/-)
St. Lucie County 2023 1-Year 1729 90

Notes: Includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) 30-49.9% Margin of Error (+/-) 50% or More Margin of Error (+/-) Total - Not computed Margin of Error (+/-)
St. Lucie County 2023 1-Year 8352 1935 9472 2209 10674 2637 2522 845

Notes: Counts refer to number of households paying less than 30%, 30-49.9%, and 50% or more of income for gross rent. Gross rent includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Affordable and Available Rental Units per 100 Renters, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Martin, St. Lucie 26 98 26 37 60 90

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units by Income, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Martin, St. Lucie -5,581 -9,172 -11,708 -12,491 -10,136 -3,440

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units for a particular income range shows the number of affordable/available units in the range minus the number of renter households in that range. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Housing Units by Type of Structure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1, detached Margin of Error (+/-) 1, attached Margin of Error (+/-) 2 Margin of Error (+/-) 3 or 4 Margin of Error (+/-) 5 to 9 Margin of Error (+/-) 10 to 19 Margin of Error (+/-) 20 or more Margin of Error (+/-) Mobile Home or Trailer Margin of Error (+/-) Other Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
St. Lucie County 2023 1-Year 117035 3676 5647 1338 3896 1581 4982 1489 5368 1775 7265 1683 10476 1923 12030 2182 127 124 166826 61

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Vacancy and Occupancy Status, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source For Rent For Sale Only Rented or Sold Not Occupied Seasonal,Recreational or Occasional Use For Migrant Workers Other Vacant Total Vacant Total Occupied Total Units
St. Lucie County 2023 1-Year 2742 1660 830 15005 295 559 21091 145735 166826

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Substandard Housing, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1.01 or More Persons per Room Share of Occupied Units (%) No Fuel Used Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Plumbing Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%)
St. Lucie County 2023 1-Year 4671 3.2 3987 2.7 1125 0.7 969 0.6

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Wage and Rent Comparison by Industry, 2024
Geography Industry 2023 Average Hourly Wage (2024 $) 2023 Average Annual Wage (2024 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR FMR # of Workers in 2023 2024 3-Person Median Income Annual Wage as Percent of 3-Person AMI
St. Lucie County Accommodation and Food Services $12.7 $26,485 $662 $1,573 71% 9,302 $82,600 32%
St. Lucie County Administrative and Waste Services $22.4 $46,581 $1,165 $1,573 41% 5,721 $82,600 56%
St. Lucie County Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $24.5 $51,045 $1,276 $1,573 37% 557 $82,600 62%
St. Lucie County Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $22.8 $47,326 $1,183 $1,573 40% 1,552 $82,600 57%
St. Lucie County Construction $26.9 $55,856 $1,396 $1,573 34% 7,008 $82,600 68%
St. Lucie County Durable Goods Manufacturing $30.9 $64,187 $1,605 $1,573 29% 3,464 $82,600 78%
St. Lucie County Educational Services $25.6 $53,300 $1,333 $1,573 35% 8,478 $82,600 65%
St. Lucie County Finance and Insurance $33.5 $69,598 $1,740 $1,573 27% 1,415 $82,600 84%
St. Lucie County Health Care and Social Assistance $29.3 $60,910 $1,523 $1,573 31% 13,491 $82,600 74%
St. Lucie County Information $38.2 $79,399 $1,985 $1,573 24% 507 $82,600 96%
St. Lucie County Management of Companies and Enterprises $34.9 $72,606 $1,815 $1,573 26% 240 $82,600 88%
St. Lucie County Mining $0 $0 $0 $1,573 $82,600 0%
St. Lucie County Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing $26.6 $55,239 $1,381 $1,573 34% 1,330 $82,600 67%
St. Lucie County Professional and Technical Services $33.7 $70,154 $1,754 $1,573 27% 3,790 $82,600 85%
St. Lucie County Public Administration $34.2 $71,040 $1,776 $1,573 27% 5,627 $82,600 86%
St. Lucie County Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $27.9 $57,951 $1,449 $1,573 33% 1,341 $82,600 70%
St. Lucie County Retail Trade $18.7 $38,951 $974 $1,573 48% 12,729 $82,600 47%
St. Lucie County Transportation and Warehousing $23.8 $49,498 $1,237 $1,573 38% 4,173 $82,600 60%
St. Lucie County Utilities $45 $93,599 $2,340 $1,573 20% 1,653 $82,600 113%
St. Lucie County Wholesale Trade $34.2 $71,199 $1,780 $1,573 27% 2,785 $82,600 86%

Notes: Based on average annual wages for industry sector, converted to hourly wages by dividing by 2000 (assumes 40-hour work week, 50 weeks per year). 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Wage and Rent Comparison by Occupation, 2024
Geography Occupation Median Hourly Wage (2024 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) 2024 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR, Median Wage Worker # of Workers in 2024 Annual Wage as a % AMI for a Family of 3
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $23.72 $1,233 $1,573 38% 1,060 59.7%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Bartenders $13.97 $726 $1,573 65% 930 35.2%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Carpenters $22.71 $1,181 $1,573 40% 1,060 57.2%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Cashiers $14.16 $736 $1,573 64% 4,040 35.7%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Child, Family, and School Social Workers $23.01 $1,197 $1,573 39% 360 57.9%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Childcare Workers $14.35 $746 $1,573 63% 480 36.1%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Construction Laborers $18.61 $968 $1,573 49% 1,920 46.9%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Cooks, Restaurant $17.32 $901 $1,573 52% 2,440 43.6%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Correctional Officers and Jailers $22.76 $1,184 $1,573 40% 510 57.3%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Customer Service Representatives $17.67 $919 $1,573 51% 3,260 44.5%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Dental Assistants $21.46 $1,116 $1,573 42% 390 54.0%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Dishwashers $14.16 $736 $1,573 64% 750 35.7%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Electricians $25.53 $1,328 $1,573 36% 1,020 64.3%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $24.73 $1,286 $1,573 37% 1,690 62.3%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $13.36 $695 $1,573 68% 500 33.6%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Fast Food and Counter Workers $13.37 $695 $1,573 68% 4,470 33.7%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Firefighters $42.13 $2,191 $1,573 22% 500 106.1%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Food Preparation Workers $17.07 $888 $1,573 53% 1,550 43.0%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $13.73 $714 $1,573 66% 390 34.6%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $23.93 $1,244 $1,573 38% 760 60.3%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $22.88 $1,190 $1,573 40% 1,830 57.6%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Home Health and Personal Care Aides $15.95 $829 $1,573 57% 2,140 40.2%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $14.88 $774 $1,573 61% 250 37.5%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $16.06 $835 $1,573 57% 1,780 40.4%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $17.27 $898 $1,573 53% 2,300 43.5%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $14.21 $739 $1,573 64% 190 35.8%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $29.27 $1,522 $1,573 31% 910 73.7%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Light Truck Drivers $18.71 $973 $1,573 49% 1,530 47.1%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $14.51 $755 $1,573 63% 1,050 36.5%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Medical Assistants $20.59 $1,071 $1,573 44% 1,350 51.8%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $24.21 $1,259 $1,573 38% 120 61.0%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $27.18 $1,414 $1,573 33% 900 68.5%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Nursing Assistants $17.78 $925 $1,573 51% 2,380 44.8%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Office Clerks, General $20.01 $1,041 $1,573 45% 3,720 50.4%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Painters, Construction and Maintenance $21.89 $1,138 $1,573 42% 520 55.1%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Paralegals and Legal Assistants $28.39 $1,476 $1,573 32% 500 71.5%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Paramedics $36.41 $1,893 $1,573 25% 320 91.7%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Pharmacy Technicians $18.61 $968 $1,573 49% 810 46.9%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $23.34 $1,214 $1,573 39% 460 58.8%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $37.49 $1,949 $1,573 24% 1,020 94.4%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $16.28 $847 $1,573 56% 710 41.0%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Receptionists and Information Clerks $17.13 $891 $1,573 53% 1,400 43.1%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Registered Nurses $38.54 $2,004 $1,573 24% 4,350 97.0%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Retail Salespersons $14.60 $759 $1,573 62% 5,960 36.8%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Roofers $21.45 $1,115 $1,573 42% 960 54.0%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $24.73 $1,286 $1,573 37% 920 62.3%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $20.19 $1,050 $1,573 45% 1,680 50.8%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Security Guards $17.15 $892 $1,573 53% 760 43.2%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $14.60 $759 $1,573 62% 240 36.8%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Tellers $20.90 $1,087 $1,573 43% 280 52.6%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Total all occupations $21.55 $1,121 $1,573 42% 167,590 54.3%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $18.94 $985 $1,573 48% 230 47.7%
Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Waiters and Waitresses $14.13 $735 $1,573 64% 4,240 35.6%

Notes: Statewide FMRs come from the National Low Income Housing Coalition's Out of Reach report and are averages weighted by the number of renters in each county. 2024 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2024 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Income (% AMI), 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity Household Income Households
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 4
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 4
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 85
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 240
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 305
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 125
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 320
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 520
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 1,060
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,385
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 2,370
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 1,700
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 5,415
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 1,035
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,410
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 2,975
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 2,485
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 6,515
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 5,160
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 6,910
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 10,155
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 6,640
St. Lucie County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 34,500
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 4
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 15
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 190
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 95
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 20
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 85
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 20
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 120
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 2,175
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,350
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 1,810
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 1,935
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 1,375
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 1,155
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,320
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 1,855
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 850
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 845
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 25
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 0
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 1,835
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,640
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 2,530
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 1,245
St. Lucie County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 5,650

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Cost Burden, 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50% Not computed
St. Lucie County Owner American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 75 10 0 4
St. Lucie County Owner Asian alone, non-Hispanic 920 115 375 95
St. Lucie County Owner Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 7,625 2,595 1,565 150
St. Lucie County Owner Hispanic, any race 9,850 3,110 1,330 135
St. Lucie County Owner Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 0 0 0 0
St. Lucie County Owner White alone, non-Hispanic 48,725 7,845 5,860 940
St. Lucie County Owner other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 990 275 60 35
St. Lucie County Renter American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 205 0 0 0
St. Lucie County Renter Asian alone, non-Hispanic 140 105 95 0
St. Lucie County Renter Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 3,840 2,550 2,085 185
St. Lucie County Renter Hispanic, any race 1,800 2,365 1,380 485
St. Lucie County Renter Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 0 25 0 0
St. Lucie County Renter White alone, non-Hispanic 6,870 2,655 3,105 270
St. Lucie County Renter other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 735 395 175 45

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race, and Age of Householder, 2019-2023
Geography Race/Ethnicity Age of Householder Owners Renters Total Homeownership Rate
St. Lucie County White, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 33,291 9,126 42,417 78.0%
St. Lucie County White, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 34,388 3,292 37,680 91.0%
St. Lucie County Black, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 10,533 6,160 16,693 63.0%
St. Lucie County Black, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 4,303 1,584 5,887 73.0%
St. Lucie County Other, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 2,835 1,613 4,448 64.0%
St. Lucie County Other, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 1,398 129 1,527 92.0%
St. Lucie County Hispanic 64 or Younger 12,571 5,807 18,378 68.0%
St. Lucie County Hispanic 65 & Older 3,674 935 4,609 80.0%

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero.

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Households by Tenure, Household Type, and Cost Burden, 2019-2023
Geography Household Type Owner/Not Cost Burdened Owner Cost Burdened Renter/Not Cost Burdened Renter Cost Burdened
St. Lucie County Married Couple Household 45,648 11,549 5,164 3,020
St. Lucie County Male Only Headed Family 3,612 984 978 1,401
St. Lucie County Female Only Headed Family 7,923 3,874 2,092 3,572
St. Lucie County Non-family household 18,857 10,546 4,588 7,831

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero. "Cost Burdened" households are those paying more than 30% of income for housing costs."

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Owner-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on mortgage Not caught up Did not report Owned free and clear
Florida 6,076,656 592,315 88,301 4,026,883

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Foreclosure, Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to forelcousre in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida - 67,777 232,395 243,185 48,957

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage, that are not current on mortgage payments; populations in owner-occupied units where the mortgage is current or without a mortgage are not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Renter-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on rent payments Not caught up Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 3,844,579 743,360 22,918 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Eviction,Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to eviction in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida 22,874 77,854 190,294 317,484 134,854

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units, that are not current on rent payments; population in units that are current on rent payments is not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Change in Monthly Rent During the Last 12 Months, Florida
Geography No change in rent in last 12 months Rent decreased Rent increased by <$100 Rent increased by <$100-$249 Rent increased by <$250-$500 Rent increased by more than $500 Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 1,156,648 16,344 598,861 1,650,216 832,608 337,533 18,645 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.

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