Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (9) F
Touchstar Cinemas - Sabal Palms
Cinema
(T) - McAlpin Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Sunrise Theatre
Theatre Arts
Manatee Center
Museum
Saint Lucie County Regional History Center
Museum
Saint Lucie County Aquarium
Aquarium
Food and Drink (26) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Pappy's Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Joy's Ice Cream
Sweets
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
River Walk Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) F
Publix
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Papa's Meat Market
Butcher
The Cake Lady Custom Cakes
Bakery
Fort Pierce Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Parks (32) B
John B Sports Complex
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Maravilla Park
Park
Pinewood Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamland Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Jensen Beach to Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Preserve
Park
Illous Ellis Memorial Park
Park
Horatio Grisby Park
Park
New Pioneers Park
Park
The Savannahs Recreation Area
Park
Museum Pointe Park
Park
Harbour Pointe Park
Park
South Causeway Park
Park
Roy and Janice McGriff Park
Park
Paradise Park
Park
Savannah Park Playground
Playground
White City Park
Park
Shops (19) F
T-Mobile
Electronics
Havertys
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Sam's Market
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Boudrias Groves
Gift Shop
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Fort Pierce.
Public Transit Stops (72)
Stops & Stations A+
Virginia Avenue & 23rd Street
Bus Stop
Frist Boulevard & South 23rd Street
Bus Stop
Birch Street & Ormond Avenue
Bus Stop
South 25th Street & Virginia Avenue East
Bus Stop
South 25th Street & Frist Boulevard
Bus Stop
South 25th Street & Virginia Avenue West
Bus Stop
South 25th Street & Ohio Avenue
Bus Stop
South 21st Street & Kaufman Avenue
Bus Stop
Okeechobee Road & Kaufman Avenue
Bus Stop
K-Mart Plaza
Bus Stop
Sabal Palm Plaza
Bus Stop
Dollar General
Bus Stop
Linkside Shoppes - West Marine
Bus Stop
South 25th Street & Soltman Avenue
Bus Stop
IRSC Main Campus (East Parking Lot)
Bus Stop
Virginia Avenue & 30th Street - IRSC
Bus Stop
Aldi
Bus Stop
South 25th Street & Indiana Avenue
Bus Stop
Florida Community Health Center
Bus Stop
Okeechobee Road & South 33rd Street
Bus Stop
Cross Campus Road & Kight Center
Bus Stop
Delaware Avenue & Beach Court
Bus Stop
South 25th Street & Edwards Road East
Bus Stop
Meadow Lane & South 33rd Street
Bus Stop
Cross Campus Road & 35th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Fort Pierce is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D-

Fort Pierce crime rates are 2,403 per 100k, which is 32% higher than Florida
Property Crime
1,859 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
544 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Fort Pierce is $37,624 - which is 23% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$37,624 F
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute
Hospital
Station #1 Central Station Fort Pierce
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fort Pierce Police Department
Police
Saint Lucie County Sheriff's Office - Civil
Police
Station #15 Downtown Fort Pierce
Fire Station
Water's Edge Dermatology
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Station #2 South Beach
Fire Station
Florida Highway Patrol Troop L
Police
Station #6 White City
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Fort Pierce home prices are $124,700 - which is 25% lower than Florida
Home Price
$124,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools D

The Fort Pierce graduation rate is 71% - which is 14% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
71% D-
Elementary Schools (34) A+
St. Lucie Elementary School
Lawnwood Elementary School
Dan Mccarty Middle School
Sunrise Academy Of Excellence
Loving Care Young Achievers Club
Fairlawn Elementary School
Bethany School
Fort Pierce Magnet School Of The Arts
Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast
Dale Cassens Education Complex
Virtual Schools Of Excellence
Forest Grove Middle School
St Anastasia Catholic School
St Andrew'S Episcopal Academy
Homebound Program
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program
Mosaic Digital Academy Pt St. Lucie Virtual Instruc (Course
St. Lucie County School Board-Jail Program-Ese
Golden Rule Academy
Pee Wee Learning Academy
Lincoln Park Academy
Chester A. Moore Elementary School
St. Lucie Detention Center
Jes Memorial Sda School
Samuel S. Gaines Academy K-8
High Schools (20) F
Lifebridge Center
Bethany School
Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast
Performance Based Preparatory Academy
Dale Cassens Education Complex
Virtual Schools Of Excellence
St Andrew'S Episcopal Academy
John Carroll High School
Homebound Program
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program
Mosaic Digital Academy Pt St. Lucie Virtual Instruc (Course
St. Lucie County School Board-Jail Program-Ese
Golden Rule Academy
Lincoln Park Academy
St. Lucie Detention Center
Fort Pierce Central High School
Fort Pierce Westwood High School
Data House
Liberty Baptist Academy
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ratings B-

Fort Pierce has an overall rating of 70% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes D+
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Fort Pierce Area Facts

  • Fort Pierce has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Fort Pierce crime rates are 32% higher than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in Fort Pierce is 6% lower than the Florida average

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Affordable Seaside Community 5 rating By inlet runner ( Aug 26, 2016) Beautiful pristine ocean beaches and Indian River Lagoon riverfront marinas along with the best ocean inlet on the east coast of Florida. The newly updated marinas are state of the art. Fort Pierce is the home of Indian River Fruit, which is a plus. Many retirees are discoveri ...Read More ng Fort Pierce to be a gold mine for affordable housing. Fort Pierce provides a historic downtown and is situated between Vero Beach & Palm Beach. Ideal location for a fraction of the cost. Read Less
Fort Pierce FL- City on the Water 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 22, 2015) I have lived in Fort Pierce, Florida on-and-off for most of my life. Fort Pierce is located on the east coast of Florida, somewhere between Daytona and West Palm Beach. Fort Pierce is nestled on the Indian River and just a short bridge crossing to the Atlantic Ocean. The sun is o ...Read More ften shining and the palm trees swaying when you're near the water in this coastal town.

If visiting Fort Pierce, there are several points of interest to check out. Every Saturday there is a Farmer's Market that takes place at the Fort Pierce Marina. You can enjoy the sun and Indian River while sampling what local vendors have to offer. While at the marina, stop into the Tiki Hut to enjoy a seafood lunch while gazing out onto the water. Downtown Fort Pierce, which is near the marina, is an area that has recently been revitalized. Stroll the streets of downtown, browsing art galleries and old-fashioned general stores as you enjoy the day. For amazing Italian food, stop into Lorenzo's and enjoy their garlic knots.

One strong recommendation is to not venture into the central area of Fort Pierce. There are several neighborhoods in the central area that can be very dangerous. While they have cleaned up over the years, those areas are still home to gang members and drug dealers. If you end up in the western area of Fort Pierce, you can run into chain restaurants such as Golden Corral, Denny's, Hardees, Cowboy's BBQ, and all the typical fast food joints. There is not much of a nightlife in the area, unless you enjoy bars. There are plenty of bars, which close at 2am. Night fishing is popular among the locals. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fort Pierce? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      John B Sports Complex
      Rotary Park
      Maravilla Park
      Pinewood Park
      Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamland Park
      Veteran's Memorial Park
      Jensen Beach to Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Preserve
      Illous Ellis Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Touchstar Cinemas - Sabal Palms
      (T) - McAlpin Fine Arts Center
      Sunrise Theatre
      Manatee Center
      Saint Lucie County Regional History Center
      Saint Lucie County Aquarium

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's
      KFC
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fort Pierce? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Fort Pierce.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fort Pierce? The cost of living in Fort Pierce is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Florida.
      Fort Pierce
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fort Pierce? Fort Pierce crime rates are 2,403, which are 32% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      2,403 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Fort Pierce? The median income in Fort Pierce is $37,624 which is 23% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $37,62432% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,83334% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      7% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Fort Pierce a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Water's Edge Dermatology

      A+ Housing

      What are Fort Pierce home prices? Fort Pierce home prices are $124,700 - which is 25% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $124,70032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9611% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Fort Pierce have good schools? The Fort Pierce graduation rate is 71% - which is 14% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      16% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Fort Pierce a good place to live? Fort Pierce has an overall rating of 70% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      7 total surveys

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