Why St. Lucie?

The secret is out – St. Lucie County has been discovered by top industrial developers and manufacturers.

• Port St. Lucie was the 10th fastest-growing large city in the U.S. between July 2021 and July 2022 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. We have low unemployment, the most affordable housing in southeast Florida and a regional workforce of more than 315,000. 
• St. Lucie County is the gateway to South Florida. With immediate access to both Interstate 95 and Florida’s Turnpike, it’s a 3-hour or less drive to 70% of Florida’s population. We have 3.5 million square feet of new Class A industrial space available now with another 6 million square feet planned or proposed.
• Our public schools have an enrollment of more than 42,000 students with a 96% graduation rate and offer 58 career and technical programs. In 2023, the graduating class of 3,151 students earned 3,404 industry certifications. Our Aspen-award-winning state college has 80+ career training or technical certificate programs.
• But that’s not all, St. Lucie County is a truly beautiful place to live with 21 miles of pristine coastline and beaches, more than 20,000 acres of public parks and natural preserves, vibrant arts and entertainment venues and much more.