Port St. Lucie

Welcome to Port St. Lucie

Peaceful and quiet, this growing arts and performance community is Florida’s seventh-largest city

Located on the Atlantic coast of southern Florida, Port St. Lucie is home to some 200,000 residents and is the state’s seventh-largest city. 

Featuring a top-rated park system, several golf courses, and a growing arts and performance community, the area attracts a diverse mix of people thanks to its stunning climate, varied housing stock, and an abundance of green space.

Average temperatures here range from 64 degrees in February to 82 degrees in August, and Port St. Lucie offers a range of economic opportunities. Traditional suburban neighborhoods are the norm, and most retail and restaurants are within walking distance. 

Filled with great restaurants and famous for its designation as the spring training home for the New York Mets, the area receives thousands of visitors annually.

What to Love

• Features a top-rated park system
• The area attracts a diverse mix of residents
• Most retail and restaurants are within walking distance

People & Lifestyle

A haven for retirees and snowbirds, Port St. Lucie is closely associated with outdoor recreation. Residents love golf and baseball and spend much time basking in the city’s moderate temps.

Dining, Shopping & Entertainment

A varied mix of restaurants dominates Port St. Lucie. Local favorites include St. Lucie Draft House, known for its pub grub, hearty entrees, and lively tavern setting, Zapata’s, a family-owned Mexican grill, and Pueblo Viejo, specializing in margaritas and authentic Mexican cuisine. 

Things to Do

The Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens feature areas devoted to orchids, bamboo, and native plants, as well as butterflies and hummingbirds, and the waterways of the North Fork St. Lucie Aquatic Preserve are home to manatees, river otters, egrets, and alligators.

The MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center is the heart of the Port St. Lucie community, playing host to monthly family-friendly activities, concerts, and festivals.