Fort Pierce, FL | The GOOD and The BAD
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Do you love the beach, surfing, or fishing? Fort Pierce, FL is one of the best places on the Treasure Coast. Cost of living is lower than most areas around here too. WHY? We are exploring the PROS and CONS of the Sunrise City. #Florida #FloridaLife #TreasureCoast #Shoplocal #SouthFlorida #Retirement #Explore #NewJob #Moving #CostOfLiving #VeroBeach #PortStLucie #Stuart #FortPierce
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Born and raised in Fort Pierce. As a native South Floridian, Fort Pierce is a gem. Small town right on the ocean and Indian River with tons of access points for all people. The nature is incredible. Close but not too close to Miami, Orlando, and Tampa with a small town vibe by 10 minutes drive west on Okeechobee road. 10/10
Love the input, thanks!
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@@joelangel3014 That's funny! Hurricanes sure do deter people.
Always a nice job Natalia
I agree! This is a gem and hope more people get to experience this.
You neglected to mention all the marinas, all the boat ramps, with ocean access within a mile. There’s a white sand beach almost downtown with clean water. You forgot the Backus Museum, and the whole Highwayman Art scene. There’s probably more black active artists here than anywhere. You forgot to mention all the FREE parking everywhere. Lawnwood is a first class hospital with a excellent trauma center, with about every type medical specialist within a eight of a mile from it.
The biggest plus is what many less traveled people thing is a negative is the fact that the “bad area” is just like all the towns in the Caribbean that tourists spend big bucks to see via Cruise Ships, minus the ugliness. If you love white washed churches, beautiful brick streets with wide pedestrian friendly sidewalks under shade trees, parks, with peacocks walking around, while islanders play dominos under trees, you will love Ft. Pierce. If you don’t enjoy nature, the always strong ocean breezes then go to Orlando and sit in traffic looking at concrete.
I appreciate your comment... you definitely mentioned positives. In a video like this, I cannot detail every obviously positive thing or the video would be very long. Thanks for your feedback.
Damn well said bro! My observations as well. Just moved up here to the north side of PSl year ago from south PBC and I love it except for all the driving back forth we have to do still for our jobs and family stuff.
Thank you for your video my wife and I just purchased a mobile home and we’re moving to Fort Pierce, A nice video like this helps.
Glad it was helpful!
I enjoyed Fort Pierce from 11 years old to now
Thanks for the input... always helps others!
I moved to fort Pierce covid came and there was a shut down. Then I was forced to live in my car after I was paying $900 a month because the landlord had a rental company that didn't fix anything. The police couldn't help me either. I ran for my life and I got out of fort Pierce! I was forced to live in my car for 6 months. I'm a disabled American. I retired from Miami. And I was forced to live in my car with my dog and my cats had to go to the shelter for 6 months. I'm so traumatized about fort Pierce I drive in there and I'm nauseous! this wasn't even a year ago 😭
I replied to the other comment also... be sure to get legal help to navigate through this horrible experience.
The middle really more like orange ave all the way to Juanita ave. But the outskirts of that area they have some big home hidden
Thanks for the input!
my family moved to ft pierce in 1967. in time for me to go to 10th grade, graduate from dan mccarty hs, one year at indian river jc, get married and move to california. i learned to surf, rode my motorcycle, and had many good times there. my sister and her family still live there. north beach has the best waves in florida. you dont even need to swim, after you wipeout on a wave, you can stand up and your head is above the water. one thing you didnt mention about ft pierce is the bugs. away from the beach, the bugs will really get you. flies, mosquitos and roaches are everywhere.
Very True about bugs! Thanks for your feedback
I lived there all during the 1970s. Lived on S. Indian River Drive directly across from the nuclear power plant.
Cool! Thanks for watching
Wait there’s a nuclear power plant there?
@@chiguy3514 Yes. You get used to it.
thanks, was very helpful looking to buy a local business and this information was very helpful-delivered perfectly with great pepper and salt:-
Happy it helped you out!
From Pennsylvania, I live at Madison Cay til I find a home that fits our needs. We just looked at one on SW Europe St. Still new to the area, I have friends and relatives from Pennsylvania who live here now so they have been a big help. I asked myself many times "why did I move here","I wanna go home" it's alot different now but a big change in lifestyle. We love it here aside a few oddities and cons but there's pros and cons everywhere. Everyone has their Happy Place.
Thank you for your feedback. Always appreciate the comments from current and past residents!
Hola Natalia, thanks for your video. I am a new resident to Ft Piece and just purchased a home off of St Lucie Blvd and US1. This development is new and more houses are going to be built along my street. This neighborhood is calm and even spoken to the officer that patrols the area, who confirms this block is safe. I won't deny the crime rate, but it really depends on where you live. We are delighted to reside here and looking forward to learning more about this beautiful city. Bendición
Very much agree... thank you for the feedback. Always appreciate current residents chiming in. You are in a great location it sounds like.
Raised in Fort Pierce. there's crime yes but is one side. Port St. Lucie crime now is bad. I never had a problem here. I love it
Thanks for the feedback. Always good to here from residents
Got priced out of PSL recently. So near the water is less crime, more desirable to buy a home?
the shipping center ships the boxes the storage center stores them.
Hey! Thanks for clarifying!!! 👏👏👏
Great job on this video. Fun and great info!
Thanks and good luck on your home search!
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Also the map she shows of Fort Pierce, all that dark blue is all the crime in Fort Pierce. I’m from here my whole life I know Florida like the back of my hand. Fort Pierce has a lot of crime and you don’t want to buy a house over that bridge do you want to be on the beach side where the crime is less but still there still a lot of crime
Thank you for your input. Always good to hear from local residents!
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Thanks for sharing host informative content big thumbs up.New friend here i hope to see you around ❤️
Thanks for watching! Hope to see you around town!
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luv your enthusiasm!!🤩
Thanks! Hope it helped you out some
I love the Fort. It’s a beautiful place. But please remember if you ain’t from around here respect the locals and don’t complain too much. We’ll just tell you to go back home lol. 😀
The beaches/down town is great. It’s beautiful and the food is spectacular.
But be careful if you are out at night due to crime. It’s better now, but make sure to carry a gun or pepper spray if you can. Especially if you are in the alphabet avenues, or number streets.
Thanks for the input and fairness to not complaint if they move down here.
Thanks for your honesty on the crime rate. Scratching Fort Pierce off my list.
Happy it helped!
there's crime everywhere just do south of Fort Pierce. I been here since 1979 -1993 left went north of Florida for 26yrs and moved back 7yrs ago .Crime is everywhere is where u want to live. Is a small town and is not that cheap anymore. PSL the crime is alot higher now alot of roadrage.
I moved here with my four children and have had no issues at all! People like to mention the crime rate because it is a predominately black area but it’s a beautiful city that loves its people! Crime is everywhere! And it’s no more in fort pierce than anywhere also to be completely honest and I’m not from here but I love living here
Crime every where around the world.
@@Juandiaz-gk7fu of course. I grew up in public housing sorry I’m not raising my family near it.
Not sure the problem is with our Lawnwood Hospital??
Come to visit our Restaurant
Desi Chili’s
1987 S US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Will do!!!
Hello Nathalia i leave in west palm beach now but im moving to fort Pierce fl😀
Do I want to say congrats? Maybe depends where in WPB... as long as you are happy with the move! Then CONGRATS :-)
@@nataliarhinehart yeah now I’m in loxahatchee flo and are you looking to buy in west side of thurnpike 😀
Thinking about moving there in a few years
Awesome! Hopefully I can help when you are ready to come on down to the Treasure Coast.
Hi Natalia thxs 4 ur informative videos, for a nyc/mia family who's looking to a more walkable neighborhood which one would u recommend out of the treasure coast?
It depends what you favor as walkable... in the older neighborhoods you will not have sidewalks. Many people still walk their dogs and exercise on the street and feel safe to do so. However, if you are looking for sidewalks, then your best bet is to consider a "planned community" like SLW and Tradition for St. Lucie County.
I prefer Hallandale beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and good nightlife.
Very different from Fort Pierce actually. Hallandale is always growing.
I hope the people who are from the Miami area don’t ruin Fort pierce
In general I don't want newcomers to ruin the Treasure Coast. I hope all newcomers acclimate to the culture here and do the same nonsense found in big cities.
NOS VAMOS PA FT PIERCE ASEEERRRREEEEEEEEEEEE
@@ragnarokiii4968no you didn't!!! 😆
Too late.
I really enjoyed your analysis of Fort Pierce including Pro-Con section. I think you should look evaulate HCA Lawnwood Regional Medical Center again, they have an awesome Trauma Center that serves this Region and has saved many lives.
I do agree the Trauma and the NICU are reliable and live saving. Absolutely!!!
Mine being one if it wasn't for them i would be dead
Guess what Roger?! I had a procedure done at Lawnwood. Totally change my mind... 100% respect Lawnwood. Amazing nurses and attentive workers. Thought of you when I had a great experience 🙂
Lawn wood no matter where you live in St Lucie County, the best care.
Hola Natalia estoy interesado en invertir en fort pierce con la compra de un lote pero me gustaría saber los usos de suelo en algunos lotes que he visto. Tu me podrías ayudar donde puedo conseguir esa información gracias
Hi! Si te puedo ayudar. Llamame a 772-272-9544.
I heard a saying
Go to fort pierce on vacation, leave on probation and come back for incarceration.
It was something like that
Lol. My husband and a few friends are from there.
That totally made me laugh out loud!
The vacation/probation thing applies to all of Florida.
Hi I am retired from USCG I was stationed in Miami/Opa-Locka twice and thinking about moving back to build a house. Looking for property near the beach and then subcontract the work out myself. How is the permit process there and is it very expensive. Currently live in California and very expensive out here.
Being a realtor, I am not in the front lines with the permit process and of course it would vary by city. I do know across the board in Florida, all permit/building departments are behind by several months. Even the Property Appraisers offices are behind because of the high volume of homes being constructed or the resale homes being sold. You can find a better answer with a contractor or call the offices directly.
If you vote Democrats stay there
@@ikeswp4959 Really maybe go down to North Miami Beach with that shit. I have never voted for a democrat.
Great video be honest lol all the avenues west of us1 is rough area. When ya put all of 1 demographic in 1 area you will have issues, same as vero beach we have a house there in south vero by Lakewood park . Gifford is same way as downtown vero with crime . I’m brown myself so when ya make a area so cheap you invite people with probs. Don’t see no crime in John’s island or grand harbor in Indian river county . Still I love ft pierce state park just have to keep it on Dl so it don’t get over crowded. The inlet part of the state park is where it’s at! Love this area one the last low key spots on Atlantic !
Thanks for the comment.... You know, I always get a mix of opinions for Fort Pierce and the crime... where it is and how much of it. Definitely hard to speak on. I always have to have my clients drive around Fort Pierce and tell me how they feel. At the end, it is relative and what people are comfortable with. Plus, let's be real... the budget matters. You can find some good homes in FP that are affordable.
What u mean 1 demographic
Hi Natalia, how about getting a duplex in Fort Pierce for investment ?, It's easy to get people looking for rental ? please provide some information. Thanks
Prices in general are not good for investments at this time. You have to consider price of the home, any repairs/upgrades costs, and how the rental market is. At the end, what is the profit margin? If it's below 9% most experienced investors do not move forward.
Fort Pierce is onnly 15% of United States neighborhoods. Check out neighborhood scouts
Thanks for the info
It looks like a country town that just so happens to be next to the ocean. I'm a true beach girl living in Palm Beach County, but I can't afford the housing down here. I've been looking more North.
When you consider the downtown and Hutchinson Island, I feel that it is more old Florida coastal. Nothing fancy, but beautiful and relaxed.
I grow up there,and the problems that are going on now,was not going then,between 1966-1980
Between the population rising and the varying ecomonic and political things, change is bound to happen. I am sure back then it was a lot calmer. Thanks for the feedback
What do you think of orange ave? Is it a safe area? Middle class? How much per acre there. Thanks .
I can always send you a report. Let me know your email address. Feel free to text me at 772-272-9544
Nathalia like your advice, can you explain to me what area is north ft. Pierce, ok I have a friend on the Island A1A on the beach, what area would be close to that area that is under $300,000 . Oh Im paying $2,269 my house is 2120 square ft it much higher than that, I'm in Kissimmee, thanks in advance
of course not on A1A rich people live there. I live very close to Indian River Drive south almost to Port St Lucie and love it. Get a map look at the north side of Fort Pierce I know the whole Fort Pierce. Can't live alone rent is to high for 1 person and senior citizen.
Consider homes around Indrio Road. Lots of new construction for homes in the mid 300s. There are some homes for resale that can be less but are livable fixer uppers.
Hola Natalia acabo de mudarme a fort pierce sabes si puedo usar bicicleta eléctricas para movilizarme o hay algún tipo de restriccion . Gracias por tu respuesta y ya me suscribí ;)
No estoy segura. Perdon... Dejame saber si encuentras la respuesta
si puedes
301like im soy nuevo aquí 😀
lol... welcome
The salaries are horrible. The working conditions are horrible. I guess if it's all you know you wouldn't notice. The place itself is great. It's beautiful and the people are friendly. But the poverty of the working class is sad.
Thanks for watching... wish conditions were better for most when it comes to salary.
just look up the demographics and crime stats for this place. will tell you everything you need to know regarding *not* buying there.
Always do the research, yes!
@@nataliarhinehart
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Thank goodness there aren't any massage parlors around! Legalized Prostitution. Check out that demographics! Lol
Do they have a tiny home community
Not an official tiny home community... I wish! The Treasure Coast however does have several communities with cottages with is next size up somewhere between 400 sq. ft. to 800 sq. ft.
Hi Natalia is Airbnb allowed?
You would have to check with each community for the rules. Overall, for a non-hoa, be sure to get with FP to confirm what is needed. Usually, the answer is yes, but check with FP.
We bought a property in fort pierce (white city) what’s the difference? Does anyone know?
WHITE CITY!
I grew up in White City and went to school there from 3 to12 what I do no the property Tax is hi compared to Jensen Beach I was living there in 2010 and just rented my home and moved to my new home in Norfolk va since March
Let me do a video on it! Great question.
It is a beautiful small township in Fort Pierce centering in the Midway rd area East and West of US1. I live here and love it. Lots of old Florida charm
Everything you mentioned is east of US1, they have failed to spend the same amount of money on the area west of US1 in Ft Pierce, that area has turned into a gehto. FTP is nothing but a migrant town west of US1.
Thanks for your feedback!
I was moving my family to Florida from Philly/ for good. But defiantly not for pierce after I saw that MLk day shootout that killed a mom
The news said it’s two rival gangs. Several people got shot. We are trying to escape Philly as that is the worst crime city in America
Explore other parts of Florida. There are plenty other areas that may fit your needs. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. 772-272-9544
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I tell people all the time pay attention when they show you a crime rate, it only tells you who was caught and Prosecuted, crime rates are very tricky, I know people in Port St Lucie who's been selling illegal drugs for over 10 years haven't been caught yet
Your are correct. But I would think that is applicable anywhere.
Psl was built on drugs
It’s 2 hours from Miami that’s all I know….ok 😃.
Lol, yes 2 hrs away. Easy to get to from I-95 or the Turnpike.
They kept my deposit they kept everything they kept my furniture they kept everything I'm telling you everything they almost killed me in that apartment. Because they're nickel and dime rental Management people that I've never had a nice thing in their damn lives! So they rented me an apartment that already was damaged with lots of water leak and all my things got ruined in my pets got hurt and so did I and ultimately forced to live in my car. Without family and friends in fort Pierce I was pretty much their victim......😭
What would you advise and what would you do in my situation??
Please help me they owe me thousands upon thousands of dollars.....
I'm sorry u going thru all this. That's horrible. Talk to the police. Is hard to win with these people that rent places. they all take your money and keep it and don't tell anyone why u can't get the apartment or house I lost alot of money. I have a rentals pamphlet that tells you your right and always take pics. if is me I will have them in the news.
Definitely reach out to a lawyer and get good council and representation... I do pray you get the best help! I am sorry to read this
First con: Amazon.
Interesting... Thanks for the feedback
Amazon minim wage jobs? Independent contractor no benefits? IDK
Well, there is now a true AMAZON Warehouse in Tradition, Port St. Lucie with all the benefits now. Plus we are getting a Costco warehouse in the same location. Good options are popping up on the Treasure Coast in general.
Fort pierce for me was not great growing up here 20 years now and all I have to say it is best to leave. I’m sorry but honestly it’s every bad just felt awful the entire time living in this area of Florida
So sad to read this... I have to defend FP some... Definitely not like 20 years ago nevertheless the city is recently trying to take care of itself. Plenty of new construction on the westside gives an opportunity for positive change plus all the updates being done in Downtown. Let's hope for the best.
Fort Pierce is no longer affordable. I live in a crap hole duplex, that should be condemned, and pay $1000 a month. It sucks in Florida now
Definitely difficult with rent prices all across the board. For sure!
@@nataliarhinehart oh lord yes. I live in a piece of crap duplex (holes to outside, leaky faucets etc) and I pay $1000 a month. Actually get afraid to ask him to fix things so he doesn’t Jack the price up higher. Raises it $100 ever year 🤦♀️ I want out of here.
ummm there are no cons to fort pierce actually. I arrest my case.
OOOOh that made me laugh. Me gusta!
She is talking about reported crime..lol it's called pot st Lucie
Honestly, that made me chuckle.
PSL is yucky
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Fort Pierce looks like a scary hellhole. So much tragedy
Every place has it's good and bad... there are some pretty lovely spaces in Fort Pierce
It’s just like every town in the Caribbean , except way cleaner with a huge local art scene.
Fort pierce sucks that's why it's cheaper
Tell me how you really feel? J/K... thanks for the comment.
You are too animated. Talk and relax a little
Thanks for the feedback ;-)
Disagree, her videos are great. She is totally relaxed a pro on the camera.
So weird seeing this now after Hurricane Ian decimated the area. Ya just never know I guess...
Ft. Pierce was not decimated. Not affected at all.
You are probably thinking of Fort Myers on the west side of FL. The City of Fort Pierce is on the east side. We were not highly impacted. Just some winds and rain.
Port St Lucie has a lot of unreported crime,
I'm sure that's the case anywhere... don't you think so?
@@nataliarhinehart yes but there are a lot of drug dealers in Port st lucie, they don't police the city like they do in fort pierce, trust me I was born and raised in st lucie County
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