Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 102 —
2% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing26% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost11% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates93%
College graduates35.1%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Stuart Economic Development
The City of Stuart's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) oversees redevelopment within the community redevelopment area, reviewing development proposals, historic preservation matters, and grant programs to implement the redevelopment plan.
county
Martin County Business Development
The Business Development Board is the official Economic Development Organization in Martin County and Proud Partner of Select Florida. The BDBMC is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit economic development corporation who provides confidential, complimentary services to owners, executives, entrepreneurs and their representatives as they seek to start-up, grow, remain and come to Martin County, Florida.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes