The Port St. Lucie metro is home to 506,701 people (up 9.4% over five years), with a median household income of $72,506. Typical rent of $2,310/month works out to 38.2% of the median household income — above the 30% affordability threshold, a strain signal (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Port St. Lucie's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 22.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Professional & management | 12.6% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 10.5% |
| Construction | 9.5% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 38.2% of median income leave little headroom — expect tenant price sensitivity. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Port St. Lucie market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $2,310/month suggests a household income around $92,000/year. The metro's median household income is $72,506.
By workforce share: Education & health care (22.0%), Retail trade (12.6%), Professional & management (12.6%) (Census ACS 5-year).