Fort Pierce South, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,686 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,222 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$211,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$333 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$954 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Lucie County
3
Port St. Lucie Metro Area
3
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Lucie County
3
Port St. Lucie Metro Area
3
Florida
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (46%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 61
Feb 3 0 64
Mar 4 0 67
Apr 3 0 71
May 3 0 76
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 7 0 82
Sep 7 0 81
Oct 4 0 76
Nov 3 0 70
Dec 2 0 64

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Forest Grove Middle School
<1 miles, S · 2.3star
Golden Rule Academy
<1 miles, W · 5star
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Colleges

Indian River State College
1 miles, N · 1.4star
Fort Pierce Beauty Academy
2 miles, E · 1star
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Hospitals

St Lucie Medical Center
9 miles, S · 2.3star
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Airports

Palm Beach International Airport
53 miles, S · 2.8star
Orlando International Airport
91 miles, N · 4.6star
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