Fort Pierce

Jensen Beach, Florida
Martin County
Population: 12,116

Part of the Treasure Coast, Jenson Beach is a superb place for treasure diving. Spanish treasure can still be found in the waters around the coral reefs where 17th century ships wrecked off the coastline.

One of the highest pints in Southern Florida, Skyline Drive offers beautiful views!

Hutchinson Island is the main public beach. You can swim, sun bathe, and surf with the assurance of lifeguards watching out for your safety. Be on the look out for protected sea turtles. Parts of the beach are off limits to visitors in order to protect the nesting areas of these leatherback and loggerhead turtles.

The pineapple is a symbol well known around Jensen Beach. In the late 1800’s, John Laurence Jenson and his pineapple plantation founded Jenson Beach. Once known as the pineapple capital of the world, Jensen Beach now grows citrus fruits.

Excellent schools, outstanding beaches, fine restaurants, superb fishing, and affordable housing make Jensen a wonderful place to live. Come and see for yourself!

General Information

• 7.25 square miles of landmass
•  1672 people per square mile
• Average age: 44 -45
• Average Household income: $44,205
• Median house or condo valued at $197,743
• Cost of living index 86.5
• Over 19 % of residents have completed a Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Average travel time to work: 23 minutes
• Over 55 % of residents are married
• Time zone: Eastern Time
• Average property taxes: $1,211
• Average summer temperature: 90 degrees
• Average winter temperature: 68 degrees
• Yearly precipitation: 62 inches 

Employment Industries

• Construction (20%)
• Accommodation and food services (7%)
• Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
• Public administration (6%)
• Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
• Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
• Transportation equipment (4%

Employment Opportunities

• Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
• Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
• Carpenters (6%)
• Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
• Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
• Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
• Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3%)