Residents can share input, opinions through National Community Survey

Published on February 02, 2026

The City of Port St. Lucie is asking residents for their opinions and perspectives through an annual survey to help shape the future of the community.

For the past nine years, the City has used the National Community Survey™ to gather insights from residents that help guide the City’s strategic planning, prioritization of programs and projects, as well as development of new services.

Conducted by the National Research Center (NRC) and Polco, the surveys are being mailed to a statistically valid sample of residents. Recipients are encouraged to complete and return the surveys as the information gathered will play a critical role in updating the City's strategic plan and goals.

For those who do not receive a survey by mail, an online version is available to all residents at cityofpsl.com/communitysurvey beginning Feb. 18. The online survey will be open until March 25.

The survey focuses on various aspects of community livability, including the quality of life in Port St. Lucie, demographics, local government services and residents’ use of those services. The data provides important insights into residents’ perceptions and offers comparative analytics from other local governments across the nation.

The collected data will support the Mayor, City Council and City staff in making informed operational, strategic and policy decisions. Insights from past surveys have directly influenced several key community projects and initiatives, such as:

Road improvement projects funded by the voter-approved Half-Cent Sales Tax, like the Floresta Drive Corridor and St. Lucie West Boulevard.
Creation of Naturally PSL: Green Spaces and Places, an initiative designed to bring residents more access to nature and neighborhood parks, while preserving green space across the City.
Development of The Port District, which opened in June 2024, as well as Tradition Regional Park, which will open in 2026, and Torino Regional Park, which broke ground in 2025.

Operating a high-performing government organization is a key strategic goal of the Mayor and City Council, and this survey is an important way the City is working toward that goal. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has identified conducting surveys for data-driven decisions as a leading practice for local governments to pursue in evaluating their performance, enhancing their communications with the community and helping with decision making.