Port St. Lucie, FL 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Overview

Port St. Lucie is the most populous municipality in St. Lucie County, Florida. The tropical climate is constant throughout the year with the addition of humidity during some months. This weather makes it a great place for nature enthusiasts with various parks and aquatic centers to visit frequently.  

Climate & Geography

Port St. Lucie is located between a humid subtropical climate and a northern tropical climate. Summers are usually hot with with an average low of 90s. Winters are usually mild to warm with an average high of 70s. Hours of sunshine range between 66 to 221 throughout the year. 

Port St. Lucie is located on the Atlantic coast of southern Florida. It’s located 125 miles southeast of Orlando and 114 miles northwest of Miami. 

Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment

For nature and animal lovers the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is home to orchids, bamboo, native plants, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The waterways of the North Folk St. Lucie Aquatic Preserve are home to manatees, river otters, and alligators. 

For sport lovers, catch a game at First Data Field. It’s the spring training home of the New York Mets. After the game, residents get dinner at highly recommended restaurants such as Stuart’s Fish & Pig, Berry Fresh Cafe, and Tin Fish. 

Treasure Coast Boat Rentals allows residents to command their own cruise. Dog owners tend to take their dogs to run leash free around Walton Rocks Beach. 

Cost of Living & Taxes

The median home value in Port St. Lucie is right at the national median. Florida is one of the few states with no income tax. Florida residents ages 65 and older who meet certain income limits can receive an extra homestead exemption equal to the assessed value of property.

Social Security and other retirement income is not taxed. 

Health Care

There are two hospitals and medical centers within Port St. Lucie. They are St. Lucie Medical Center, which is high performing in COPD, and Port St. Lucie Hospital.