A town of 18,520. A typical home worth about $374K.
The 3 things Stuart does most differently from other towns.
15,593 people in 2010; 18,520 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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The typical Stuart home is worth about $374,000, down 1% in a year, close to the Florida typical home.
About one in 4 of Stuart’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Port St. Lucie (5%), Jupiter (3%) and West Palm Beach (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
The public schools Stuart’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 58% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. D. Parker School of Technology | PK–5 | 531 | C+ |
| Felix A Williams Elementary School | PK–5 | 500 | A− |
| The Hope Charter Center for Autism | PK–8 | 97 | Not graded |
| St. Joseph Catholic School Private | PK–8 | 420 | |
| Redeemer Lutheran School Private | PK–8 | 243 | |
| Riverside Montessori Private | PK–K | 105 |
3.9 miles of trails across 24 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Haney Creek Park Nature Trails & Dog Park | 1.1 mi | 112 |
| 2. Haney Creek Park | 0.4 mi | 83 |
| 3. Guy Davis Ballfield and Park | 0.3 mi | 28 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
Stuart beats the Florida average on 5 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Stuart | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults sleeping under 7 hours | 32.2% | 37.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 13.8% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.8% | 9.1% |
Stuart has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 56°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Stuart's reported crime rate is above Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 63 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Where Stuart’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 4 places on the National Register.
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4 places in Stuart on the National Register of Historic Places.
20 notable people were born in Stuart.
City in Florida, United States
Stuart is a city in and the county seat of Martin County, Florida, United States. Located in southeastern Florida, Stuart is the largest of five incorporated municipalities in Martin County. The population is 17,425 according to the 2020 U.S. census. Stuart is the 126th largest city in Florida based on official 2019 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. It is part of the Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Stuart is frequently cited as one of the best small towns to visit in the U.S., in large part because of its proximity to the St. Lucie River, Indian River Lagoon, and the Atlantic Ocean.
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4 towns share a border with Stuart.
