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Living in Fort Pierce

The city had 53 schools in 2026. Fort Pierce is in the United States; its population was 49,082 in July 2026. In July 2026, 68.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 573 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Fort Pierce?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Fort Pierce.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,217 per month, while the median home value was US$250,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 49.5%, and the vacancy rate was 17.5% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Fort Pierce recurring monthly costs, € per month€588Private kindergarten€112Utilities, 85 m² flat€47Internet, 60 Mbps€44Mobile plan, 10 GB€39Fitness club€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly39.18 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Pierce (Wayback Machine capture 20241211223009)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited46.58 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Pierce (Wayback Machine capture 20241211223009)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly587.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Pierce (Wayback Machine capture 20241211223009)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB43.54 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Pierce (Wayback Machine capture 20241211223009)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home112.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Pierce (Wayback Machine capture 20241211223009)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,217/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent68.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct17.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,880 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent1,070 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

18.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 9,482 people of 51,737 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$47,072 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Fort Pierce is 9.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Fort Pierce 9.2%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd47,072 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct74.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct85.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct11.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct3.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,300 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,286 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate9.15 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Fort Pierce. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Fort Pierce. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct76.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools53 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct24.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio13 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents573 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,551 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Fort Pierce when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesFort Pierce highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Fort Pierce highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents555.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute27.43 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportFPR3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Fort Pierce. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Fort Pierce.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Fort Pierce average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°11°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Fort Pierce average monthly precipitation, mm055110165220777177921071581571842091458161JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Fort Pierce annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.2PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Fort Pierce is 6.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Fort Pierce 6.2252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.23 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202421Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 22.9 · Feb 24.2 · Mar 25.8 · Apr 27.7 · May 29.8 · Jun 31.6 · Jul 32.5 · Aug 32.6 · Sep 31.3 · Oct 29.3 · Nov 26.3 · Dec 24.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 11.2 · Feb 12.5 · Mar 14.3 · Apr 16.9 · May 19.9 · Jun 22.3 · Jul 23 · Aug 23.1 · Sep 23 · Oct 20.5 · Nov 16.3 · Dec 13.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 17.1 · Feb 18.3 · Mar 20 · Apr 22.3 · May 24.9 · Jun 27 · Jul 27.7 · Aug 27.9 · Sep 27.2 · Oct 24.9 · Nov 21.3 · Dec 18.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 77.22 · Feb 71.12 · Mar 76.96 · Apr 91.95 · May 106.7 · Jun 158 · Jul 157.2 · Aug 184.1 · Sep 208.5 · Oct 145.3 · Nov 81.28 · Dec 61.21 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00083207 (FT PIERCE)12Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M346.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.44 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,719 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.87 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature24.39 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan19.45 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Levittown51,758 residentsDunwoody51,792 residentsBurien51,859 residentsDiamond Bar51,884 residentsCollierville51,909 residentsHuntington Park51,544 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Fort Pierce residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport81.7%Foreign residents18.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share12.21 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents9,482 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population336,584 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density808.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population51,737 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program14Official

Is Fort Pierce a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 37–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–69%
Retirement47%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 33–61%
Foreign residents9,482 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population51,737 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent68.76 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,070 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,880 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,300 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd250,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes49.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour54.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad19.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct7.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct12.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct71.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct15.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct18.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct88.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022573,779 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202244 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus18,537 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct11.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct81.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Fort Pierce?

The median gross salary is 3,286 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Fort Pierce?

The unemployment rate is 9.15 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Fort Pierce?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.23 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Fort Pierce?

The published population is 51,737 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Fort Pierce?

9,482 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Fort Pierce a good place to live?

Fort Pierce may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Fort Pierce, United States: rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/fort-pierce/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00083207 (FT PIERCE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Pierce (Wayback Machine capture 20241211223009) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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