The Town FilesMartin County, Florida
162,176 people. The median home is worth $432,200 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $82,943.
Towns in Martin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm City | 25,883 | $563,400 | $125,820 | 52.1 |
| Stuart | 17,425 | $329,400 | $60,225 | 48.6 |
| Hobe Sound | 13,163 | $394,700 | $63,484 | 57.0 |
| Jensen Beach | 12,652 | $411,700 | $70,884 | 56.3 |
| Port Salerno | 10,401 | $352,600 | $67,436 | 51.2 |
| Indiantown | 6,560 | $204,900 | $55,520 | 31.0 |
| North River Shores | 3,459 | $309,800 | $75,896 | 58.0 |
People and housing
| Martin County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $432,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,569 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $82,943 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 53.3 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
76,510 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,415 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 191 storm events in Martin County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Martin County has been included in 41 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
| September 24, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3584: Tropical Storm Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).