The Town FilesStuart, Florida
City in Martin County · population 17,425 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $329,400
- Household income
- $60,225
- Jan low / Jul high
- 56° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 48.6
Stuart is a city of 17,425 people in Martin County, Florida. The median home is worth $329,400, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more vibrant than 91% of Florida towns, hipper than 91% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 81% of Florida towns.
How Stuart ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Stuart is worth $329,400, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $60,225, which is more affordable than 25% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,586 a month. 58.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stuart | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,586 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $60,225 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 58.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.6% | — |
Who lives in Stuart
| People | Stuart | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.5% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Stuart
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 55.7°F. About 62.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stuart since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 9, 2024 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 2007.
Severe weather in Martin County since 1996
Martin County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Martin County
Martin County had 76,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,415 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Stuart itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in Stuart
23 public schools with 11,076 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,122 | 22.1 |
| SOUTH FORK HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,814 | 20.2 |
| TREASURE COAST CLASSICAL ACADEMY (charter) | K-12 | 1,099 | 15.7 |
| DR. DAVID L. ANDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 968 | 17.9 |
| STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 823 | 18.7 |
| PORT SALERNO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 686 | 15.2 |
| PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 678 | 14.4 |
| MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 628 | 17.9 |
| J. D. PARKER SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | PK-5 | 513 | 15.5 |
| FELIX A WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 512 | 15.1 |
| CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 448 | 13.6 |
| CLARK ADVANCED LEARNING CENTER (charter) | 10-12 | 249 | 35.6 |
Towns near Stuart
- North River Shores, FL2.7 mi · 3,459 people · home $309,800
- Palm City, FL2.8 mi · 25,883 people · home $563,400
- Jensen Beach, FL3.4 mi · 12,652 people · home $411,700
- Port Salerno, FL4.9 mi · 10,401 people · home $352,600
- Hutchinson Island South, FL7.7 mi · 4,988 people · home $406,800
- River Park, FL10.3 mi · 6,514 people · home $244,000
- Hobe Sound, FL10.5 mi · 13,163 people · home $394,700
- Port St. Lucie, FL10.6 mi · 204,851 people · home $369,200
Stuart questions
Is Stuart, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stuart scores better for retirees than 55% of Florida towns and quieter than 42%. 29.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.6).
How much does a house cost in Stuart?
The median owner-occupied home in Stuart is valued at $329,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,225, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $1,586 a month.
What is the weather like in Stuart?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 55.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Stuart get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stuart since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)