City profile
Port Salerno, FL
Martin County · Population 11,184
Port Salerno is a town in Martin County, FL with about 11,184 residents and a typical home value near $353,000. It is 71 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
66°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
248
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$352,600
Typical monthly housing
$2,171
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
102
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
32 mi to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 34% Democratic / 65% Republican
Community
Population
11,184
Black population
4.5%
County
Martin County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 11,184 residents
- Typical home value about $353,000
- 71 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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