Some South Florida residents are ditching their homes in favor of the Treasure Coast, where housing is cheaper, traffic isn’t so dense, and neighborhoods are quieter, per the Palm Beach Post.

The newspaper reported a 60 percent increase in people moving from Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties to Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties—that’s an increase of 3,000 households making that move in 2015 to 4,800 in 2016, per IRS records. According to estimates, another 6,000 to 10,000 households could make similar moves the next few years.

If you’re among those considering moving to the Treasure Coast, here are some things you may want to consider.

Aerial view of Port St. Lucie

What Constitutes the Treasure Coast?

The Treasure Coast is generally considered to include Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties, although some definitions include Palm Beach County. The region got its name from John J. Schumann Jr. and Harry J. Schultz of the Vero Beach Press Journal newspaper shortly after salvagers began recovering Spanish treasure off the coast in 1961, which brought national attention to the area. The largest city in the area is Port St. Lucie, with smaller cities including Fort Pierce and Stuart.

How Far Will Your Dollar Go?

One common reason people cite for moving further north is lower-cost housing. But what can you reasonably expect to pay for a single-family home? For example, in Port St. Lucie’s Oak Hammock neighborhood, the median sale price for a home is $215,500, per Neighborhoods.com. If you buy home for about $200,000, with a standard 20 percent down payment and 30-year fixed mortgage, your monthly costs would be about $1,300. It’s possible to find even cheaper housing in the area too. For example, in the Lakewood Park neighborhood of Fort Pierce, the median sales price of a home is $152,200. If you buy a house for $150,000, assuming a standard down payment and mortgage, you’re monthly payment would be roughly $1,000.

Your Commute May Be Longer

There are tradeoffs with any move, and unless you’re lucky enough to land a job in the Treasure Coast before moving—or have the flexibility of working from home—you’ll have to commute to your job in South Florida. This could add a significant amount of time to your day, depending on your job’s location. For example, the average time to travel from Port St. Lucie to West Palm Beach is about 50 minutes, while the average time to drive from Fort Pierce to West Palm Beach is an hour and 10 minutes. If you have to drive from the Treasure Coast to Broward or Miami-Dade county, then your commute could be two hours or more.

It’s Home to the Master-Planned Community Tradition

Homebuyers looking for areas where they can live, work, and play in close proximity may consider Tradition, one of the area’s few master-planned communities, which opened in Port St. Lucie in 2003. It currently has 3,000 residences, several schools, a 600,000-square-foot retail center anchored by Target, a 112,421-square-foot neighborhood retail center anchored by Publix, and a 300-bed hospital under construction which is expected to be completed in December. The median sales prices of homes is $250,000, with current prices ranging from $114,000 to $695,000.

Homebuyers can chose from homes in several neighborhoods, some of which are designed for adults aged 55 and older. All neighborhoods have amenities including clubhouses, walking and biking paths, and dog parks, among others. Although many of the neighborhoods are sold out, there are still some neighborhoods with pre-construction homes available, such as LakePark at Tradition, where homes start in the $200s.

It's Home to Some Major Shopping and Sports Attractions

Treasure Coast houses Vero Beach Outlets, a large open air shopping center featuring nearly 50 designer and brand-name stores. Port St. Lucie is home to the New York Mets Spring Training, the St. Lucie Mets Minor League Team, and all the New York Mets Minor League operations. The main stadium has a seating capacity of 7,000 and also hosts concerts, festivals, and other events.