Living in Fort Pierce, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Fort Pierce. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 937
Fort Pierce at a Glance
Median Home Value
$138,900
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$677
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
0.0 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
70/100
Very Walkable
Median Income
$13,494
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 36
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Score: 77.95
Population
937
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$138,900
Median Rent
$677
Median Income
$13,494
Affordability Index
33
Homeownership Rate
12.0%
Electricity Rate
13.0¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$117
51% below nat'l avg
42% below nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
0.0 per 1K
Property Crime
1.1 per 1K
100% below nat'l avg
94% below nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
70/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
67/100
46% above nat'l avg
Very Walkable
N/A
67
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
36 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty Rate
41.4%
14% below nat'l avg
38% above nat'l avg
Schools
Total Schools
18
Elementary
8
Middle
2
High School
5
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