Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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Port Saint Lucie, FL—34986

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$371,000

6.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$85,800

58.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

76

7.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.4%

Median Rent

$2,300

0.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,600

2.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,250

1.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,500

4.3% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Port Saint Lucie, FL

34953 34984 34987 34983 34952

Home Price Trends — Port Saint Lucie, FL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Port Saint Lucie, FL is $371,000, with a year-over-year change of -6.9%. This indicates that home prices in Port Saint Lucie, FL are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$371,000	-6.9%
Single Family	$393,000	-6.4%
Condos	$216,000	-8.1%

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 $2,380, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Port Saint Lucie, FL is studios: $1,640, 1-bedrooms: $1,600, 2-bedrooms: $2,350, 3-bedrooms: $2,670, 4-bedrooms: $3,200. The most common rental property sizes in Port Saint Lucie, FL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 44.5% and 22.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,300	$2,380
Studio Rent	$1,350	$1,640
1 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,600
2 Bed Rent	$2,250	$2,350
3 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,670
4 Bed Rent	$2,950	$3,200

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.6%

1 Bedroom

19.7%

2 Bedrooms

44.5%

3 Bedrooms

22.0%

4 Bedrooms

7.3%

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 75. This is a increase of 17.0% 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 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$424,000	-4.0%
Listing Count	418	-1.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.9%	-1.0%
Days on Market	76	7.0%

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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 29,700, which has increased by 12.9% over the past 5 years. Port Saint Lucie, FL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 35.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	29,700	12.9%
% Under 18	16.4%	-13.2%
% Seniors	35.9%	0.3%
% WFH	16.3%	32.5%
% w/ College Degree	35.0%	2.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Saint Lucie, FL is a predominantly white area, with 61.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Port Saint Lucie, FL is hispanic, making up 18.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.7% of the population in Port Saint Lucie, FL, and this percentage has decreased by 10.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	61.6%	-7.9%
% Black	14.1%	1.4%
% Hispanic	18.9%	53.7%
% Asian	1.8%	-58.1%
% Foreign Born	14.7%	-10.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Port Saint Lucie, FL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 83 mortgage originations in Port Saint Lucie, FL, of which 71.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium 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	83
% Conventional Loans	71.0%
% Government Loans	29.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	5.0%
% 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 2.8%. 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	53
Total Units Section 8	52
% Rentals under Section 8	2.8%
% Occupied Section 8	77.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$70	$1,600	$1,670
2 Bedroom	-$260	$2,250	$1,990
3 Bedroom	$270	$2,500	$2,770
4 Bedroom	$60	$2,950	$3,010