Apartments for rent in Stuart, FL

Stuart, a town in Florida, has a population of approximately 16,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (27%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just over 46, are older than most cities in Florida. Renters tend to be in the minority in Stuart, and 60% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $1,051/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Stuart will save around $1,200 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 25 minutes, the commute time for Stuart residents is faster than the state average of about 29 minutes. Many residents (33%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Stuart has a high number of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). Further, 19% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Stuart residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 18% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, as 6% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Stuart workers earn an average annual income of just over $57,000, less than the average Florida resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.