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Stuart, FL vs Fort Pierce, FL

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Are people in Fort Pierce older or younger than people in Stuart?
- The Median Age in Fort Pierce is 12.4 years younger than in Stuart.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Pierce or Stuart?
- Fort Pierce housing costs are 24.6% less expensive than Stuart housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Pierce or Stuart?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Pierce is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Stuart.

Things to do in Stuart?
Stuart is a small city located east from West Palm Beach famous for its waterfront setting full of outdoor activities such as fishing or kayaking in St. Lucie River Estuary Reserve allowing visitors to explore Florida's natural wonderland while discovering unique wildlife habitats and nearby islands offering glimpses into the region“s nautical traditions.

Things to do in Fort Pierce?
Fort Pierce FL occupies a unique location tucked away in St Lucie County providing access to diverse ecosystems such as Indian River Lagoon home to many species ranging from manatees to pelicans while also providing relatively easy access with regular shuttle services connecting cities from Fort Pierce to Vero Beach!

 Stuart, FLFort Pierce, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,409329,725,481
 Median Income$55,157  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$363,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.69  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Stuart    8 Reviews

After many years of globe trodding, I came upon Stuart out of sheer luck. I was offered a job at one of the local public schools, and I spent three wonderful years  More

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.... our horrendous experience owning a home in this area is not based on a "small" or "isolated" incident. Our family has been involved with SE Florida since the mid  More

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Think twice before you buy a vacation or winter home in this area of Florida, really, think twice. The realtors are astonishingly lawless, predatory, and truly  More

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Reviews for Fort Pierce    4 Reviews

Fort Pierce has both beautiful pristine Atlantic Ocean Beaches and Indian River Lagoon state of the art marinas. The two are linked by the best ocean inlet in the state  More

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Over 18 years ago

I moved here from Ohio nearly three years ago. It was fun at first...fishing,the beach and the winter weather was nice. But, after the honeymoon was over, I began to see  More

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