About Port St Lucie

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Port St Lucie is at a critical point in it's history. At 121 square miles, we are the third largest city in Florida in terms of land mass and seventh most populous, with 240,000 residents and rising. Both U.S. News & World Report and U-Haul named us as one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.

So, why do so many people want to live in PSL?  There are multiple factors at work here, and these are just a few: We have long been considered affordable, with one of the highest rates of homeownership in the nation. A recent study found nearly 84% of residents own their home, significantly higher than any other city in our area. PSL has a state-of-the-art utility system with one of the largest septic-to-sewer conversion projects in the country. Our police department values community connections, and PSL has been the safest large city in Florida for many years, according to state crime stats. (U.S. News named us the 2nd safest place to live in the U.S. in 2022.) We have been recognized nationally for doing an outstanding job engaging with and incorporating resident feedback. We value our primary natural resource, the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, a state-designated aquatic preserve. Finally, we are a true melting pot. The University of California at Berkeley found PSL is only one of two cities in the entire nation classified as fully integrated.

Our city has been evolving at a rapid pace. Despite our size, we are not fully built out yet, and we expect our population to increase by another 125,000 residents over the next 10-15 years. We address these challenges by using data and balancing it with resident feedback. We follow our Strategic Plan and update it every year. But, most of all, our city has heart, determination, and grit. These are traits we gained by overcoming our challenging beginnings, and they are serving us well as we continue to evolve as the Heart of the Treasure Coast.

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