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St. Lucie County
  • County in Florida
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St. Lucie County

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Housing
      grade C minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B minus
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade A
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade C+

    St. Lucie County is located in Florida with a population of 324,599. In St. Lucie County, most residents own their homes. In St. Lucie County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in St. Lucie County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in St. Lucie County are above average.

    About

    Population
    324,599

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $231,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,282
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      143.3
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      4.3
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      18.3
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      46.5
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      243.1
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,197.8
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      88.3
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      national  11%

    Working in St. Lucie County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,807
    National
    $69,021

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