📈 Port St. Lucie ranked 3rd among all small U.S. cities for economic growth in a 2025 national study, thanks to major gains in population, GDP, and education. The city’s population grew 22.2% from 2019–2023, one of the fastest in the country. Local GDP jumped 47% during that same period.
💼 PSL also saw strong progress in workforce and housing, with residents holding college degrees rising and the number of housing units up 18%. Entrepreneurial spirit soared as business applications climbed 108%, showing new opportunities for startups and growth. Median earnings grew 32%, signaling rising wages for workers.
