What are the schools like in Fort Pierce South, FL?

School district data for Fort Pierce South is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fort Pierce South?

The median household income in Fort Pierce South, FL is $53,302 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Fort Pierce South, FL?

Fort Pierce South has an average high temperature of 72.4°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches.

Fort Pierce South, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fort Pierce South, FL affordable or expensive?

Fort Pierce South's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fort Pierce South is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $185,900 and the median rent is $965 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Pierce South, FL?

Crime rate data for Fort Pierce South is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Fort Pierce South, FL a Good Place to Live?

Fort Pierce South is a small town of 5,314 in Florida, with a median household income of $53,302 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Fort Pierce South stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fort Pierce South is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fort Pierce South 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 South's overall cost of living index is 101.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fort Pierce South costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fort Pierce South, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$185,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$965	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,302	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Fort Pierce South is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Fort Pierce South, FL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Pierce South sees average highs of 72.4°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 55.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Fort Pierce South, FL
Average High — January	72.4°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	55.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Fort Pierce South, FL	National Avg
Population	5,314	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Pierce, FL 1 mi White City, FL 3 mi Fort Pierce North, FL 5 mi Indian River Estates, FL 5 mi River Park, FL 6 mi

Fort Pierce South vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Pierce South, FL affordable or expensive?

Fort Pierce South's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fort Pierce South roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $185,900 and median rent is $965/month.

What is the crime rate in Fort Pierce South, FL?

Crime data for Fort Pierce South is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Fort Pierce South?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fort Pierce South, FL a good place to live?

Fort Pierce South, FL has a population of 5,314, a median household income of $53,302, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fort Pierce South?

Fort Pierce South 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).

What is the population of Fort Pierce South?

The population of Fort Pierce South, Florida is 5,314 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Pierce South?

Key numbers for living in Fort Pierce South: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $185,900, median household income $53,302. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Pierce South side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.