Fort Pierce is a small city of 47,153 in Florida, with a median household income of $45,121
and a 10.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is
2% above the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Pierce stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fort Pierce is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Pierce city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 101.7
Fort Pierce's overall cost of living index is 101.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Pierce costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Pierce, FL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$191,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,106
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
47.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,121
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Fort Pierce's violent crime rate is 544.0 per 100,000 residents
— 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
544.0 /100k
Property Crime
1858.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Pierce is served primarily by ST. LUCIE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Pierce, FL
National Avg
School District
ST. LUCIE
—
Elementary Schools
30
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
15
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Pierce sees average highs of 72.4°F in January
and 89.2°F in July,
with 55.9 inches of annual precipitation
.
Fort Pierce's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Fort Pierce roughly 2% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $191,200 and median rent is $1,106/month.
Fort Pierce's violent crime rate is 544.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1858.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Pierce are operated by ST. LUCIE.
The district has 30 elementary, 4 middle, and 15 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Pierce, FL has a population of 47,153, a median household income of $45,121, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fort Pierce averages 72.4°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.9 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Pierce, FL is covered by 5 ZIP codes: 34982, 34950, 34981, 34947, 34949.
The population of Fort Pierce, Florida is 47,153 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Pierce: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $191,200, median household income $45,121, crime index 121 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Pierce side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
