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Stuart, FL


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Stuart, Florida

Stuart, Florida, in Martin county, is 9 miles SE of Port St. Lucie, Florida (center to center) and 98 miles N of Miami, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Fort Pierce - Port Saint Lucie metropolitan area. There are an estimated 14,633 people in Stuart.

The People and Families of Stuart

In Stuart, about 40% of adults are married. In Stuart, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Stuart has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stuart had a median family income of $40,701.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($84,100) in Stuart. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Stuart Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Stuart is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Stuart, 91% of commuters drive to work. Stuart is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Stuart strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Stuart Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Stuart Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Stuart, FL

Comparing Stuart to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime25

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