Port St. Lucie Leads Florida in Growth, Rentals and Inbound Moves

Port St. Lucie's reputation as one of Florida's fastest-growing cities is being reinforced by new rankings that place it among the state's leaders in population growth, rental market activity and inbound moving trends.

St. Lucie County's housing market reflects that momentum. New construction homes in the county start at $238,990, with a countywide median sale price of $375,000, according to public records. For families relocating from Miami-Dade or Broward — where median prices routinely exceed $600,000 — the difference is striking.

The construction pipeline backs up the demand. Approximately 2,000 homes could be built on Port St. Lucie land currently in the planning pipeline, according to development data. Across the county line, Martin County has 98 pre-construction projects underway in 2026, including nine residential and six industrial developments, according to county planning data.

For Treasure Coast families deciding where to plant roots, the data sketch a region in motion — one where affordability relative to South Florida continues to pull new residents north along Interstate 95. Whether rental rates and home prices hold as supply catches up to demand remains the central question for buyers watching the market this spring.

The next round of St. Lucie County permitting activity will be reviewed at upcoming county commission meetings.

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