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Stuart, FL


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Stuart, Florida

Introduction to Stuart, Florida

Stuart, Florida, in Martin county, is 9 miles SE of Port St. Lucie, Florida (center to center) and 98 miles N of Miami, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Fort Pierce - Port Saint Lucie metropolitan area. There are an estimated 14,633 people in Stuart.

Stuart History

In 1870, Stuart had its first settlers. They were non-native Americans. Between 1893 and 1895 this area was known as Potsdam. It was named by a local landowner named Otto Stypmann. The present name Stuart was given to this area in 1895, after the Florida East Coast Railway was established. It was named in honor of Homer Hine Stuart, Jr. who was also a local landowner. In 1914, Stuart was finally incorporated as a town.

Stuart and nearby Attractions

  • Elliott Museum
  • Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
  • Bathtub Reef Beach

Stuart Activities

There are some excellent golf courses and a beach in Stuart, which provide some great fun filled activities. The Elliot Museum has a good collection of dioramas and other objects of interest. People also have a great time at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, which offers a number of interesting activities that both kids and adults enjoy.

Stuart Transportation

Fort Lauderdale International Airport provides access to air transportation.

Stuart Higher Education

The city is served by the Indian River Community College.

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High Points

Stuart strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Stuart Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Stuart Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Stuart, FL

Comparing Stuart to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime25
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