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27.1975° N · 80.2528° W · Martin County — Stuart, Florida

The Sailfish Capital of the World.

Stuart is where old Florida persists. A working waterfront, a real downtown, and some of the most genuine community character left on the Treasure Coast — without Palm Beach prices.

17,600 Population
47 Median Age
$66K Median HH Income
$420K Median Home Price
— Character

A town that hasn't forgotten what it is.

Stuart resisted the overdevelopment that transformed much of South Florida. The result is a place with an actual downtown — independent restaurants, working marinas, a thriving arts district, and streets that feel like they belong to the people who live there.

The St. Lucie River runs through the heart of town, giving waterfront access without the price premium of barrier-island properties. Boating, fishing, and paddleboarding are daily habits here, not seasonal activities.

For buyers, Stuart offers exceptional value relative to Jupiter and Palm Beach — with better community character than either. For investors, short-term rental demand is strong, driven by the sport-fishing calendar and Treasure Coast tourism.

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Stuart waterfront
— Points of Interest

Life in Stuart

The GaffordAmerican · Fine Dining
Sailor FitzSeafood · Waterfront
Mulligan's Beach HouseCasual · Waterfront Bar
Osceola Street CaféBreakfast · Local Favorite
Dolphin Bar & Shrimp HouseSeafood · Landmark
Bathtub Reef BeachBeach · Nature Preserve
St. Lucie RiverBoating · Kayaking
Jonathan Dickinson State ParkState Park · 10 mi south
Stuart BeachAtlantic Ocean · Surfing
Martin County Sailfish FlatsSport Fishing · World Class
Elliott MuseumHistory · Science · Art
Court House Cultural CenterGallery · Theater
Lyric TheatrePerforming Arts · Historic
Florida Oceanographic SocietyAquarium · Education
Osceola St. Arts DistrictGalleries · Independent Shops
Stuart Antique MarketAntiques · Collectibles
Downtown StuartBoutiques · Restaurants
Martin County Farmers MarketLocal Produce · Weekend Market
— Demographics

Who lives in Stuart

Age Distribution

Under 18
14%
18 – 34
14%
35 – 54
22%
55 – 64
14%
65+
36%

Education

High School
28%
Some College
24%
Bachelor's
27%
Graduate
12%
— Schools

Education in Martin County

School Type Grades Rating
Martin County High SchoolPublic High9 – 12B+
Jensen Beach High SchoolPublic High9 – 12A–
Stuart Middle SchoolPublic Middle6 – 8B
Felix A. Williams ElementaryPublic ElementaryK – 5A
The Pine SchoolPrivate K–12K – 12A

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