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Port Salerno.
Port Salerno is an unincorporated community in Martin County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Port Salerno
Port Salerno is a community of 10,957 people in Florida. The median household income is $67,436, median rent runs about $1,441 per month, and median home values are around $353,000. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Port Salerno at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
51.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
11.2%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
-4.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.2% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Port Salerno: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Port Salerno, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (16.1%), and 13.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
14.9%
of residents
65 and Older
29.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
16.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.4%
of households
Married Couples
46.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Port Salerno
In Port Salerno, rent runs 14% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,635
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Port Salerno
Unemployment in Martin County, which includes Port Salerno, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Port Salerno: Martin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Martin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Port Salerno Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.5 min avg
How Port Salerno residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Port Salerno, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Witham Field (SUA)
Regional airport · few flights3,519 passengers boarded in 2025
- 32 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 74 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Martin County Sheriff's Office, which covers Port Salerno, runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
146.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
604
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Martin County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Martin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Martin County, which includes Port Salerno, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 8 | Tornado | $14.9M |
| 2023 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 9 | Tropical Storm | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2020 | 9 | Flash Flood | $700,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,700 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Martin County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Martin County, which includes Port Salerno, is typically good — 290 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
290
per year
Moderate Days
75
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Martin County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 58°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Port Salerno has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 58°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/66°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/71°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/58°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
62.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
81
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 56°F | 3.01" |
| Feb | 76°F | 59°F | 2.61" |
| Mar | 78°F | 61°F | 3.76" |
| Apr | 82°F | 67°F | 3.56" |
| May | 86°F | 71°F | 5.66" |
| Jun | 89°F | 74°F | 7.44" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.08" |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 8.49" |
| Sep | 89°F | 75°F | 8.28" |
| Oct | 85°F | 72°F | 6.46" |
| Nov | 80°F | 65°F | 4.16" |
| Dec | 76°F | 60°F | 3.21" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Port Salerno
Uninsured
14.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Port Salerno's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Coral Shores Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 2.6 mi away · Stuart
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Stuart
Port St Lucie Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 12 mi away · Port Saint Lucie
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Port Salerno
Port Salerno's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Port Salerno (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 112 students · in-state tuition $9,518 · 36% graduate · median earnings $41,247 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Cypress National Preserve, 98 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Port Salerno
Port Salerno has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (98 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
98 mi awayCities Near Port Salerno
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Port Salerno?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Port Salerno FAQ
Is Port Salerno, Florida affordable?⌄
Port Salerno's median rent is $1,440/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $67,436/year. Median home value is $352,600.
Is Port Salerno, Florida safe?⌄
Port Salerno is policed by the Martin County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 147 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 604 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Port Salerno, Florida?⌄
Martin County, which includes Port Salerno, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Port Salerno, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Port Salerno is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,440/month and median household income is $67,436/year. The median home value is $352,600. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Port Salerno, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Port Salerno is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from