The Town FilesHutchinson Island South, Florida
Community in St. Lucie County · population 4,988 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $406,800
- Household income
- $65,871
- Jan low / Jul high
- 57° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 71.4
Hutchinson Island South is a community of 4,988 people in St. Lucie County, Florida. The median home is worth $406,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 94% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 91% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 89% of Florida towns.
How Hutchinson Island South ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hutchinson Island South is worth $406,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.2 times the median household income of $65,871, which is more affordable than 15% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,408 a month. 90.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hutchinson Island South | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $406,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,408 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $65,871 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 90.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 55.9% | — |
Who lives in Hutchinson Island South
| People | Hutchinson Island South | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 71.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 66.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 11.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.5% | — |
| Work from home | 19.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Hutchinson Island South
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 57.2°F. About 58.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hutchinson Island South since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 9, 2024 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 2007.
Severe weather in St. Lucie County since 1996
St. Lucie County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County had 90,334 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,238 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Hutchinson Island South itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Towns near Hutchinson Island South
- Jensen Beach, FL4.4 mi · 12,652 people · home $411,700
- Indian River Estates, FL5.9 mi · 6,584 people · home $280,400
- North River Shores, FL6.7 mi · 3,459 people · home $309,800
- River Park, FL6.9 mi · 6,514 people · home $244,000
- Stuart, FL7.7 mi · 17,425 people · home $329,400
- White City, FL8.7 mi · 3,779 people · home $397,100
- Palm City, FL9.7 mi · 25,883 people · home $563,400
- Port St. Lucie, FL10.5 mi · 204,851 people · home $369,200
Hutchinson Island South questions
Is Hutchinson Island South, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hutchinson Island South scores better for retirees than 83% of Florida towns and quieter than 94%. 66.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 71.4).
How much does a house cost in Hutchinson Island South?
The median owner-occupied home in Hutchinson Island South is valued at $406,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,871, so homes cost about 6.2 times income. Median rent is $1,408 a month.
What is the weather like in Hutchinson Island South?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 57.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hutchinson Island South get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hutchinson Island South since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)