Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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Port Saint Lucie, FL—34953

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$396,000

3.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$81,000

32.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

79

16.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.7%

Median Rent

$2,600

1.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,350

4.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,200

3.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,500

4.2% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Port Saint Lucie, FL

34984 34986 34987 34983 34952

Home Price Trends — Port Saint Lucie, FL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Port Saint Lucie, FL is $396,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.6%. This indicates that home prices in Port Saint Lucie, FL are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$396,000	-3.6%
Single Family	$396,000	-3.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Port Saint Lucie, FL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Port Saint Lucie, FL is $2,610, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Port Saint Lucie, FL is 1-bedrooms: $1,440, 2-bedrooms: $2,240, 3-bedrooms: $2,530, 4-bedrooms: $2,780. The most common rental property sizes in Port Saint Lucie, FL are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 64.6% and 24.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,600	$2,610
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,440
2 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,240
3 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,530
4 Bed Rent	$2,700	$2,780

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.2%

1 Bedroom

0.5%

2 Bedrooms

9.6%

3 Bedrooms

64.6%

4 Bedrooms

24.0%

5+ Bedrooms

0.3%

Property Listings — Port Saint Lucie, FL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Port Saint Lucie, FL is 73. This is a increase of 20.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 30.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$446,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	556	13.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.8%	13.0%
Days on Market	79	16.0%

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Demographics — Port Saint Lucie, FL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Saint Lucie, FL has a population of 82,500, which has increased by 18.3% over the past 5 years. Port Saint Lucie, FL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	82,500	18.3%
% Under 18	23.2%	-8.7%
% Seniors	13.7%	8.7%
% WFH	8.5%	136.1%
% w/ College Degree	22.5%	25.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Saint Lucie, FL is a predominantly white area, with 42.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 12.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Port Saint Lucie, FL is hispanic, making up 27.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 23.9% of the population in Port Saint Lucie, FL, and this percentage has increased by 9.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	42.0%	-12.3%
% Black	23.4%	-4.1%
% Hispanic	27.9%	14.8%
% Asian	2.1%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	23.9%	9.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Port Saint Lucie, FL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1985 mortgage originations in Port Saint Lucie, FL, of which 57.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 42.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	1,985
% Conventional Loans	57.0%
% Government Loans	43.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Port Saint Lucie, FL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Port Saint Lucie, FL under the Section 8 program is 0.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Port Saint Lucie, FL, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	93
Total Units Section 8	45
% Rentals under Section 8	0.8%
% Occupied Section 8	77.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$430	$1,350	$1,780
2 Bedroom	-$80	$2,200	$2,120
3 Bedroom	$450	$2,500	$2,950
4 Bedroom	$510	$2,700	$3,210