Living in Treasure Coast

The Treasure Coast -- St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River counties, named for Spanish shipwreck treasure once recovered off this stretch of coast -- sits between the Space Coast and the Palm Beaches as a deliberately lower-density, lower-rise alternative to both. Port St. Lucie has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country in recent years; Vero Beach and Stuart retain a smaller-town, boating/fishing-culture feel that draws buyers specifically looking to avoid the density and traffic of South Florida further down the coast.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-22. Independent research; see individual place pages for metric-level source attribution. This is not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.