Housing : Housing in St. Lucie County is more affordable than that in many communities in South Florida. You get more for your money and there's less traffic congestion in St. Lucie County.

The subtropical climate means the lifestyle possibilities are endless, from ocean-front, river-front or lake-front properties, to "green" home sites, to master planned communities; St. Lucie County has multiple choices to call home!

The 2008 Regional Multiple Listing Service reports the average home price sold in St. Lucie County at the end of the first quarter 2008 - $172,800.

 
 
 
Residential Housing Trends in St. Lucie County
  Q1 03 Q1 04 Q1 05 Q1 06 Q1 07 Q1 08
Average Price $142,500 $176,600 $221,600 $265,100 $224,000 $172,800
# Homes on the Market 1,060 1,663 3,466 6,382 9,014 8,072
# Homes Sold 834 1,206 767 1,071 728 651
# New Homes Built 557 1,113 2,040 1,778 282 103
Average # Days on Market 75 70 59 88 139 135
 
Source : 2008 Regional Multiple Listing Service
 
The U.S. Census 2005 American Community Survey shows St. Lucie County had 22,846 renter occupied units, with a median rent of $849; and 72,206 owner occupied units at a median value of $195,200.
 
 



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