Cost of Living in Port Salerno, FL

Population 10,957 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

109
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Port Salerno sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 15 miles southeast of Port St. Lucie, Port Salerno falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Port St. Lucie's $328,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 108
Rent 110

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Port Salerno

The median home value in Port Salerno is $329,000 — 8% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,441/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $64,051/year is 14% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Port Salerno has a cost of living index of 109 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$329,000
8% above avg
Median Rent
$1,441/mo
10% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 82.9%
Renter-occupied 17.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,441
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,055/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.4 min
24% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.3%
Carpooled
10.9%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
6.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$64,051
14% below avg
Per Capita Income
$39,909
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
11% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.0%
Graduate degree 10.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 50.8
Male median age 47.8
Female median age 54.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
77.5%
Good air days/yr
127
Max AQI recorded
207
PM2.5 days
158
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Port Salerno, FL?

Port Salerno has a cost index of 109 (100 = national average). It is 9% above the national average.

What is average rent in Port Salerno, FL?

The median gross rent in Port Salerno is $1,441 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Port Salerno?

The median home value in Port Salerno is $329,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Port Salerno?

The median household income in Port Salerno is $64,051 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Port Salerno, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Port Salerno is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Port Salerno, FL affordable?

Port Salerno is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 109 (100 = US average).

Port Salerno at a Glance

Population
10,957
Median Income
$64,051
Home Value
$329,000
Median Rent
$1,441/mo
Unemployment
5.3%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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