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St. Lucie County, FL market data
How St. Lucie County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 402,449
- +21.4% since 2020
- Households
- 137,453
- Median household income
- $71,457
- +36.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $347,300
- Jobs located here
- 89,638
- Highest market score
- 94
- Funeral homes, #13 of 1,472 scored counties
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What this means
St. Lucie County has an estimated 402,449 people and 137,453 households. Population estimates show St. Lucie County grew 21.4% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in St. Lucie County is $71,457, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 36.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in St. Lucie County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
Of the business types scored in St. Lucie County, funeral homes (94), veterinarians (88) and gas stations (79) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #13 of 1,472 scored counties.
St. Lucie County is part of the Port St. Lucie metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in St. Lucie County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares St. Lucie County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 94 | #13 of 1,472 | 22 | 1.6 | $1.2M | 179 | 10 |
| Veterinarians | 88 | #25 of 1,485 | 33 | 2.4 | $3.6M | 132 | 22 |
| Gas stations | 79 | #172 of 2,358 | 128 | 9.3 | $3M | 124 | 83 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 79 | #174 of 2,087 | 112 | 8.1 | $2.2M | 175 | 40 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 78 | #16 of 479 | 5 | 0.4 | $23.5M | 171 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 78 | #173 of 2,222 | 141 | 10.3 | $3.5M | 116 | 181 |
| Pet businesses | 77 | #126 of 2,200 | 146 | 10.6 | $809K | 92 | 50 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 77 | #159 of 2,063 | 94 | 6.8 | $5.3M | 144 | 51 |
| Pizza | 76 | #161 of 2,090 | 94 | 6.8 | $5.3M | 105 | 181 |
| Laundromats | 75 | #103 of 785 | 13 | 0.9 | $19.2M | 153 | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 75 | #135 of 1,493 | 46 | 3.3 | $4.3M | 146 | 151 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 74 | #142 of 1,461 | 56 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 83 | 21 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 74 | #276 of 2,210 | 175 | 12.7 | $1.4M | 162 | 55 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 74 | #280 of 2,405 | 1,133 | 82.4 | $441K | 119 | 447 |
| Grocery stores | 74 | #320 of 2,070 | 71 | 5.2 | $11.5M | 123 | 53 |
| Dry cleaners | 73 | #49 of 507 | 12 | 0.9 | $20.8M | 132 | 8 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 73 | #162 of 1,327 | 31 | 2.3 | $3.8M | 123 | 23 |
| Insurance agencies | 71 | #443 of 2,272 | 171 | 12.4 | $1.9M | 151 | 122 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 70 | #162 of 1,334 | 35 | 2.5 | $2.7M | 132 | 30 |
| Pet stores | 70 | #176 of 974 | 32 | 2.3 | $3.7M | 82 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 70 | #436 of 2,402 | 196 | 14.3 | $4.2M | 123 | 113 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 68 | #321 of 1,889 | 115 | 8.4 | $4.3M | 105 | 51 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 67 | #148 of 887 | 33 | 2.4 | Index only | 157 | 24 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 67 | #270 of 1,302 | 47 | 3.4 | $3.1M | 100 | 16 |
| Convenience stores | 67 | #517 of 2,261 | 94 | 6.8 | $8.7M | 110 | 60 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 66 | #503 of 2,405 | 660 | 48.0 | $757K | 114 | 211 |
| Physical therapy | 65 | #322 of 1,422 | 43 | 3.1 | $3.4M | 143 | 54 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 63 | #172 of 777 | 17 | 1.2 | $5.5M | 135 | 42 |
| Spas and skin care | 63 | #429 of 1,769 | 118 | 8.6 | $1M | 115 | 21 |
| Property management | 62 | #265 of 910 | 38 | 2.8 | Index only | 96 | 42 |
| Child care and preschools | 62 | #495 of 1,611 | 75 | 5.5 | $767K | 77 | 64 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 58 | #667 of 1,886 | 125 | 9.1 | $1.2M | 120 | 90 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 56 | #779 of 2,088 | 139 | 10.1 | $669K | 101 | 72 |
| Nail salons | 55 | #543 of 1,328 | 88 | 6.4 | $1.4M | 81 | 18 |
| Hair salons | 55 | #922 of 2,339 | 267 | 19.4 | $447K | 104 | 82 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 54 | #725 of 1,771 | 134 | 9.7 | $1.5M | 87 | 320 |
| Auto repair shops | 53 | #1,075 of 2,378 | 295 | 21.5 | $399K | 90 | 120 |
| Gyms | 52 | #850 of 1,792 | 87 | 6.3 | $1.1M | 82 | 42 |
| Auto repair and car care | 51 | #1,200 of 2,401 | 490 | 35.6 | $240K | 89 | 188 |
| Chiropractors | 49 | #776 of 1,490 | 74 | 5.4 | $2M | 84 | 45 |
| Tire shops | 49 | #812 of 1,530 | 64 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 73 | 25 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 48 | #905 of 1,656 | 87 | 6.3 | $1.7M | 95 | 267 |
| Electricians | 47 | #668 of 1,160 | 50 | 3.6 | $7.6M | 64 | 118 |
| Roofing and gutters | 46 | #690 of 1,177 | 77 | 5.6 | $5M | 59 | 33 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,425 of 2,385 | 582 | 42.3 | $205K | 96 | 134 |
| Barbershops | 45 | #844 of 1,356 | 93 | 6.8 | $1.3M | 68 | 10 |
| Car washes and detailing | 45 | #852 of 1,451 | 55 | 4.0 | $2.1M | 85 | 30 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,535 of 2,394 | 912 | 66.3 | $162K | 106 | 482 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 42 | #1,155 of 1,707 | 130 | 9.5 | $2.9M | 62 | 169 |
| Home repair trades | 41 | #1,474 of 2,057 | 257 | 18.7 | $1.5M | 61 | 320 |
| Real estate | 41 | #1,589 of 2,229 | 580 | 42.2 | Index only | 81 | 317 |
| House cleaning | 40 | #609 of 847 | 53 | 3.9 | $3.7M | 58 | 119 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,616 of 2,176 | 489 | 35.6 | Index only | 76 | 194 |
| Pest control | 39 | #506 of 699 | 35 | 2.5 | $5.6M | 55 | 50 |
| Home inspectors | 30 | #365 of 415 | 20 | 1.5 | Index only | 39 | 17 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.2 | $49.3M | 201 | 10 |
Household spending in St. Lucie County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $117.6M | $855 | 89 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $379.5M | $2,761 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $499.9M | $3,637 | 89 |
| Groceries | $814.1M | $5,923 | 94 |
| Personal care products and services | $119.4M | $868 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $57.6M | $419 | 72 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $92.9M | $676 | 69 |
| Medical and dental services | $147.9M | $1,076 | 84 |
| Pets | $118.2M | $860 | 95 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $249.1M | $1,813 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $324.9M | $2,364 | 121 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $382.4M | $2,782 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $196.5M | $1,429 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2B | $14,736 | 88 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in St. Lucie County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 402,449+21.4% since 2020
- Households
- 137,453
- Median age
- 45.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 572 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 630
- Median household income
- $71,457+36.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $92,466
- Median home value
- $347,300
- Jobs located here
- 89,638
- Daytime population
- 304,916Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is St. Lucie County, FL growing?
Population estimates put St. Lucie County at 402,449 people in 2025, up 21.4% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 137,453 households. Median household income rose 36.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in St. Lucie County, FL spend?
Households in St. Lucie County spend about $2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $814.1M on groceries and $499.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in St. Lucie County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in St. Lucie County, FL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in St. Lucie County are for funeral homes (94), veterinarians (88) and gas stations (79). St. Lucie County ranks #13 of 1,472 scored counties for funeral homes.
How does St. Lucie County, FL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in St. Lucie County is $71,457 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 21.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $347,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, St. Lucie County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in St. Lucie County, each ranked against other counties.
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