Treasure Coast Real Estate Overview
St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River counties: how Florida’s Treasure Coast compares.
What is the Treasure Coast?
The Treasure Coast is the stretch of Florida’s southeast Atlantic coast made up of Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties. The three counties also share one regional workforce board, CareerSource Research Coast. My focus is St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce), and I help clients across the region.
Sources: Florida’s Treasure Coast (regional tourism site); CareerSource Research Coast: serving Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties.
The three counties compared
| County | Median owner-occupied home value | Median household income | Median age | Avg. commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lucie | $391,900 | $73,811 | 44.9 | 31.9 min |
| Martin | $544,800 | $96,829 | 53.8 | 28.4 min* |
| Indian River | $399,800 | $79,849 | 55.6 | 23.8 min* |
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year estimates (*commute: ACS 2024 5-year) via Census Reporter: St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River. Census home values are owner estimates, not sale prices.
St. Lucie County sales right now
For the three months ending September 2026, St. Lucie County’s median sale price was $384,140, with a median of 88 days on market (Redfin).
Sources: Redfin: St. Lucie County housing market (Sep 2026).
Plan for storms and insurance
Redfin rates St. Lucie County’s hurricane wind risk “Extreme.” Check the flood zone for any address you’re considering (here’s how).
Looking in Martin or Indian River County? The same homework applies: confirm the flood zone and insurance costs for the specific address, and check homestead exemption rules and deadlines with that county’s property appraiser.
Questions people ask
Is St. Lucie County a good place to live?
For many people, yes, depending on priorities. Census figures on home values and incomes, plus what to plan for.
Read the answer →Local AreasFort Pierce or Port St. Lucie: which is right for me?
Fort Pierce has been the lower-priced market; Port St. Lucie homes have sold faster. A side-by-side look.
Read the answer →BuyingHow does the homestead exemption work in St. Lucie County?
Own and live in the home on January 1, file by March 1, and cut its taxable value by up to $51,411.
Read the answer →Have a Real Estate Question?
Ask me anything about buying, selling, or living in St. Lucie County. I answer personally.
Isaiah James · Coldwell Banker Realty