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27.3064° N · 80.2258° W · St. Lucie & Martin County — Hutchinson Island, Florida

Where the Atlantic meets the Indian River.

A 22-mile barrier island running through two counties, Hutchinson Island is the Treasure Coast's best-kept secret — pristine beaches, protected nature preserves, and ocean-to-inlet properties at a fraction of the Palm Beach premium.

5,200 Population
58 Median Age
$73K Median HH Income
$530K Median Home Price
— Character

The barrier island that time forgot — thoughtfully.

Hutchinson Island has resisted the development that overtook much of Florida's coastline. Roughly 40% of the island is protected preserve, ensuring that the beaches, sea turtle nesting grounds, and Indian River Lagoon access remain intact.

The housing stock ranges from oceanfront condominium towers to secluded single-family homes with private beach access and deep-water dock capability. Many properties sit on the ocean-to-inlet corridor — essentially an island within an island — with Atlantic views from the front and Indian River views from the back.

The investment case is straightforward: short-term rental demand is high (driven by Bathtub Reef alone), supply is permanently constrained, and the price per square foot remains well below comparable barrier island markets to the south.

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Hutchinson Island waterfront
— Points of Interest

Life on Hutchinson Island

Bathtub Reef BeachSnorkeling · Sea Turtles · Reef
Indian River LagoonKayaking · Wildlife · Manatees
Jensen Beach CausewayKiteboarding · Windsurfing
St. Lucie Inlet PreserveState Park · Boat Access Only
Fort Pierce InletSurfing · Diving · Fishing
Dolphin Bar & Shrimp HouseSeafood · Waterfront · Institution
Crawdaddy's Riverfront BarCasual · Indian River Views
Hurricane Grill & WingsCasual · Jensen Beach
Sailor FitzFine Dining · Stuart · 10 min
Waldo's at Vero BeachFine Dining · North End · 25 min
Elliott MuseumHistory · Science · American Heritage
House of Refuge MuseumHistoric Lighthouse Keeper · 1875
Manatee Observation CenterFort Pierce · Wildlife Education
St. Lucie County Regional History CenterMuseum · Fort Pierce
Oceanus Mobile Home Park MarinaDeep Water Dockage · Liveaboard
Sea Turtle Protection ProgramAnnual Nesting Season · May–Oct
Stuart Sailfish ClubSport Fishing · Charter Boats
Jensen Beach Golf & Country ClubSemi-Private · 18 Holes
— Demographics

Who lives on Hutchinson Island

Age Distribution

Under 18
11%
18 – 34
9%
35 – 54
22%
55 – 64
21%
65+
37%

Education

High School
26%
Some College
27%
Bachelor's
28%
Graduate
11%
— Schools

Education near Hutchinson Island

SchoolTypeGradesRating
Jensen Beach High SchoolPublic High9 – 12A–
Stuart Middle SchoolPublic Middle6 – 8B
Jensen Beach ElementaryPublic ElementaryK – 5A
Port St. Lucie High SchoolPublic High9 – 12B+
The Pine SchoolPrivate K–12K – 12A

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