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Cost of Living in Fort Pierce, FL

Population 49,082 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,217
Median home value$250,800
Median household income$47,072

The median rent in Fort Pierce, FL is $1,217/month, 27% lower than the Florida median and 14% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $250,800, 25% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $47,072 a year, 37% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 31.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $48,680/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,268/mo

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Fort Pierce vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Fort PierceFloridaU.S.
Median rent$1,217$1,669$1,413
Median home value$250,800$359,000$332,700
Median household income$47,072$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate49.5%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.7%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate26.2%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate9.2%4.8%5.2%
Work from home11.3%15.7%15.1%
Median age37.242.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Fort Pierce, FL?

The median gross rent in Fort Pierce, FL is $1,217 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Fort Pierce, FL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $48,680 a year in gross income.

Is Fort Pierce, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 14% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.3 times the median household income.

Other cities in Florida

Jacksonville, FLRent $1,465 · Income $69,872Miami, FLRent $1,758 · Income $62,462Tampa, FLRent $1,701 · Income $75,475Orlando, FLRent $1,747 · Income $72,336St. Petersburg, FLRent $1,663 · Income $75,192Port St. Lucie, FLRent $1,937 · Income $80,648

Cities with a similar cost of living

Hartford, CTRent $1,269 · Income $46,411Harvey, LARent $1,190 · Income $48,774Central Falls, RIRent $1,200 · Income $49,285Winchester, NVRent $1,220 · Income $50,120East Lansing, MIRent $1,171 · Income $45,687State College, PARent $1,273 · Income $45,424

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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