Apartments for rent in Fort Pierce, FL

The town of Fort Pierce, Florida is home to just under 44,000 residents. Families with young children are typical, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 39, skews younger than most cities in Florida. In terms of housing, residents are evenly split between renting (50%) and owning (50%) their home, driven in part by a relatively affordable average rent that is $284 a month lower than the state average. Over the course of a year, renters in Fort Pierce will save around $3,400 compared to the state average.

Fort Pierce residents have an average commute of about 27 minutes. Many residents (33%) drive to work, while public transportation isn't used much. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Compared to the national average (5%), Fort Pierce has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). Furthermore, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are two primary industries in Fort Pierce: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 11% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of about $43,000, Fort Pierce workers take home less than the average Florida resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.