What are the schools like in Stuart, FL?

Stuart is served primarily by MARTIN. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.

What is the median household income in Stuart?

The median household income in Stuart, FL is $61,878 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Stuart, FL?

Stuart has an average high temperature of 74.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Stuart, FL affordable or expensive?

Stuart's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stuart is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $276,500 and the median rent is $1,372 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Stuart, FL?

Stuart has a violent crime rate of 308.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2148.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stuart, FL a Good Place to Live?

Stuart is a small city of 17,639 in Florida, with a median household income of $61,878 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Stuart stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Stuart 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

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

Metric	Stuart, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$276,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,372	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,878	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Stuart's violent crime rate is 308.3 per 100,000 residents — 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

308.3 /100k

Property Crime

2148.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Stuart is served primarily by MARTIN. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stuart, FL	National Avg
School District	MARTIN	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stuart sees average highs of 74.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 62.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Stuart, FL
Average High — January	74.2°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	62.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Stuart, FL	National Avg
Population	17,639	—
Median Age	51.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	15.7%	22.2%
65 and over	28.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rio, FL 1 mi North River Shores, FL 3 mi Sewall's Point, FL 3 mi Palm City, FL 3 mi Ocean Breeze, FL 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Stuart

Stuart, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

34994 34996

Stuart vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stuart, FL affordable or expensive?

Stuart's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Stuart roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $276,500 and median rent is $1,372/month.

What is the crime rate in Stuart, FL?

Stuart's violent crime rate is 308.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2148.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stuart?

Public schools in Stuart are operated by MARTIN. The district has 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stuart, FL a good place to live?

Stuart, FL has a population of 17,639, a median household income of $61,878, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Stuart?

Stuart averages 74.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stuart?

Stuart, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 34994, 34996.

What is the population of Stuart?

The population of Stuart, Florida is 17,639 with a median age of 51.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stuart?

Key numbers for living in Stuart: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $276,500, median household income $61,878, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stuart side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.