--- title: "White City, Florida | Living in White City, Fort Pierce" url: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/fort-pierce/white-city description: "A local guide to White City, Florida in St. Lucie County. History, White City Park, neighborhoods, and homes for sale from Peter White and Kate Ward of REMAX Gold." lang: en --- Skip to main content Image: Live oaks draped in Spanish moss leaning over a grassy bank beside a wide, calm river under a soft blue sky (https://www.petekaterealestate.com/__l5e/assets-v1/9a90d0bf-26e1-4e52-a58d-5186ce66c539/white-city-hero.webp) St. Lucie County, Florida # White City, Florida A quiet, oak-shaded community on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, just south of Fort Pierce. Search Homes: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/listings Talk to Peter or Kate: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact ## White City FL Quick Facts Location Unincorporated St. Lucie County, between Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie Founded 1893 Population About 3,800 (2020 Census) Size About 5 square miles Main roads Midway Road, S 25th Street, US 1 On the water North Fork of the St. Lucie River High school nearby Fort Pierce Central Home styles Older homes on large lots, plus small gated and custom home communities Last updated November 2026 Image: Paved country road running under a long canopy of moss-draped live oaks, with wide sunny lawns and a wooden fence on each side (https://www.petekaterealestate.com/__l5e/assets-v1/d47456b9-6d36-473f-809a-1e16b17e75a8/white-city-oak-road.webp) ## Where is White City, Florida? White City is a small community in St. Lucie County, tucked between Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie along Midway Road. It has a Fort Pierce mailing address, but it has its own name, its own history, and its own feel. Think big oak trees, larger lots, and river access, without being far from shopping, I-95, or the beaches. Just south of White City, Lowry's Santa's Christmas Tree Village (https://www.petekaterealestate.com/cities/port-st-lucie#lowrys-christmas-tree-village) is where we get our Christmas tree every year. Note: There is another White City in Florida's panhandle (Gulf County). This page is about White City in St. Lucie County. ## The History of White City, Florida White City was founded in 1893 by Danish settlers who came down from the Midwest. They named it after the "Great White City" at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, which many of them had seen in person. The early years were not easy. According to local histories, a land promoter left town with the settlers' money soon after they arrived. The families who stayed built a farming community that is still here more than 130 years later. ### White City history at a glance 1. 1893 #### Chicago World's Fair The fair's "Great White City" gives the future community its name. 2. 1893 #### Danish settlers arrive Families from the Midwest settle along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. 3. Early years #### Hard times A land promoter leaves town with the settlers' money soon after they arrive. 4. The years after #### A farming community grows The families who stayed build a farming community. 5. Today #### White City today More than 130 years later, White City is still here, with its own name and its own feel. Image: Concrete boat ramp and sandy launch with two kayaks beside a wooden fishing pier on a calm, mangrove-lined river (https://www.petekaterealestate.com/__l5e/assets-v1/f736540c-dd09-4cc4-a822-94e1e885c60d/white-city-river-park.webp) ## White City Park in Fort Pierce White City Park sits on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River at 2081 W Midway Road, Fort Pierce. It is a St. Lucie County park and the heart of the community. - Free public boat ramp (2 lanes) - Kayak and canoe launch - Fishing piers - Pirate-themed playground - Picnic pavilions and grills - Hiking trail - Restrooms Pavilions can be rented through St. Lucie County Parks. 2081 W Midway Road, Fort Pierce Get Directions to White City Park (opens in a new tab) (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=White%20City%20Park%2C%202081%20W%20Midway%20Rd%2C%20Fort%20Pierce%2C%20FL) ## Neighborhoods In and Around White City Most of White City is older homes on big lots with no HOA. There are also several small communities, most of them gated, along S 25th Street and Midway Road. - ### Palm Lake Gardens A gated community of 3 to 5 bedroom homes, about 1,760 to 3,540 sq ft. Gated Yes Homes About 88 Built 2004 to 2005 Lots Ask Pete or Kate HOA About $67 a month Recent listings Mid $400s to high $500s - ### Winding Creek A gated community of custom homes on larger lots. Gated Yes Homes 45 custom homes Built Late 1990s to mid 2000s Lots Around 0.4 acre and larger HOA About $100 a month Recent listings $600s to over $1 million - ### Oak Alley A gated community of newer homes on roomy lots. Gated Yes Homes 52 Built Mostly 2013 on Lots Around 0.4 acre HOA About $145 a month Recent sales and listings Low $500s to high $600s - ### Southern Oak Estates A gated community on half-acre to one-acre lots. Gated Yes Homes 33 Built Ask Pete or Kate Lots Half acre to one acre HOA About $50 a month Recent sales Mid $600s to $750,000 - ### Lost Tree Estates Homes on quiet cul-de-sacs, many on half-acre lots. Gated Ask Pete or Kate Homes 28 Built Ask Pete or Kate Lots Many on half-acre lots HOA Ask Pete or Kate Recent listings $475,000 to $775,000 - ### River Branch Estates A small community without a gate. Gated No Homes 40 Built Ask Pete or Kate Lots Ask Pete or Kate HOA Ask Pete or Kate Recent listings Around $495,000 to $540,000 Price ranges are based on recent listings as of November 2026. ## White City FL Homes for Sale Looking for a home in White City? We can send you every new listing in White City and the nearby communities the day it hits the market. Search Homes: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/listings Get White City Listings by Email: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact ## Pete & Kate's Picks for White City We've lived on the Treasure Coast most of our lives. These are the places we actually go. ### Coffee Spots Pete & Kate's Pick - Southern Salt & Coffee Co. 1313 W Midway Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 Get directions to Southern Salt & Coffee Co. (opens in a new tab): https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1313%20W%20Midway%20Road%2C%20Fort%20Pierce%2C%20FL%2034982 ### Local Favorites Pete & Kate's Pick - Nelson Family Farms 875 W Midway Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 Get directions to Nelson Family Farms (opens in a new tab): https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=875%20W%20Midway%20Road%2C%20Fort%20Pierce%2C%20FL%2034982 See all our picks: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/local-picks ## White City, Fort Pierce FAQs ### Is White City its own city? No. White City is an unincorporated community in St. Lucie County. Homes here have a Fort Pierce mailing address. ### How did White City, Florida get its name? Danish settlers founded it in 1893 and named it after the "Great White City" at that year's Chicago World's Fair. ### Is there a boat ramp in White City? Yes. White City Park on W Midway Road has a free two-lane public boat ramp on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. ### Are there gated communities in White City? Yes. Palm Lake Gardens, Winding Creek, Oak Alley, and Southern Oak Estates are all small gated communities in the area. ### Do homes in White City have an HOA? Many of the older homes have no HOA. The small communities do, usually from about $50 to $150 a month. ## Thinking About Buying or Selling in White City? We know White City and the communities around it, and we'll give you straight answers. Talk to Peter and Kate. 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