Last updated: February 2026
Need a locksmith in Palm City right now? Whether your key snapped off in the lock at your Canoe Creek community home, you're locked out of your truck in a Publix parking lot off Martin Highway, or a rental property on SW Mapp Road needs a full rekey before new tenants move in, Stuart Locksmiths is the closest licensed locksmith serving Palm City. We run from Stuart, which puts us roughly 15-20 minutes from most Palm City addresses, even crossing the Palm City Bridge on SR-714.
Why Palm City Residents Call Us First
Palm City is a mostly residential, deed-restricted community. A lot of the homes here were built in the 1990s and early 2000s, which means builder-grade Kwikset locks that are now 25-plus years old. Those locks pick easily, the brass is worn through, and the keys wobble.
The coastal humidity doesn't help either. Salt air from the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon eats through cheap lock hardware faster than inland areas. We see corroded deadbolt internals, seized lock cylinders, and warped door frames constantly in Palm City neighborhoods like Martin Downs, Highlands Reserve, and Copperleaf.
Our Residential Locksmith service covers all of it. Rekeying older builder locks, upgrading to grade-1 deadbolts that can actually handle Florida weather, and installing Smart Lock Installation for homeowners who want phone-controlled access on their front door.
Palm City Property Crime: What the Numbers Say
Palm City falls under Martin County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction. Here's how the local crime picture compares to nearby areas, based on Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) 2023 data and Martin County Sheriff reporting.
| Area | Burglaries (2023) | Vehicle Break-Ins | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm City (unincorporated Martin Co.) | Low (below FL avg.) | Moderate | Rekey locks after any tenant/ownership change |
| Port St. Lucie (neighboring) | Above FL avg. | High | High-Security Lock Installation recommended |
| Martin County Overall | Below FL avg. | Moderate | Deadbolt upgrades for doors with only knob locks |
| Stuart (Martin Co. seat) | Moderate | Moderate-High | Full security upgrade for older downtown properties |
Source: FDLE Uniform Crime Reports 2023, Martin County Sheriff's Office Annual Report. Palm City's numbers are relatively low, but vehicle break-ins on parking areas near the Palm City Farms corridor and along Mapp Road have ticked up. Unlocked cars in gated communities like Cobblestone get hit too.
Services We Offer in Palm City
Here's a straight list of what we handle for Palm City customers:
- Residential Lockout service, 15-20 min average response from Stuart
- Lock Rekey Service for new homeowners in Martin Downs, Cobblestone, or any community
- Lock Change & Replacement when rekeying isn't enough
- Deadbolt Installation & Repair for the many Palm City homes with knob-only locks
- Garage Door Lock Service, a big one here because most Palm City homes have attached garages
- Gate Lock Service for properties on larger lots in Palm City Farms
- Car Lockout Service and Car Key Replacement
- Transponder Key Programming and Key Fob Programming & Replacement
- Commercial Locksmith for retail and office tenants on SW Mapp Road and Martin Downs Blvd
- Emergency Lockout Service, available when you need it, not just business hours
- Safe Opening & Cracking for forgotten combinations on home safes
- Break-In & Burglary Repair to get your door secure the same day
Locked Out in Palm City? Here's What to Expect
Call us at (772) 362-5731. We'll confirm your location and give you a real ETA. From the Stuart Locksmiths shop to Cobblestone is about 15 minutes. Martin Downs runs around 18 minutes. Palm City Farms, out toward Citrus Blvd, can be 22-25 minutes depending on the SR-714 bridge traffic.
Residential lockout pricing in Palm City runs $65-$95 for most standard lock types. Older Schlage or Kwikset deadbolts on a solid door core? Usually 8-12 minutes of work. High-security locks with sidebar cylinders take longer and cost a bit more. We'll quote before we touch anything.
Car lockouts near Danforth Road or the shopping plazas off Martin Highway are some of our most common calls. Most modern vehicles open in under 10 minutes using professional air wedge and long-reach tools. No damage, no drama.
For transponder key cutting and programming, that's a 30-45 minute job on-site. Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, and most other makes are no problem. Check our Automotive Locksmith page for full make and model coverage.
Palm City's Unique Lock Challenges
Gated communities with keypads and card readers are everywhere here. Cobblestone, Harbour Ridge, Canoe Creek, and others all have community access systems. We work with HOA managers and property owners on Access Control Systems and Keyless Entry Systems that integrate with what you already have.
Flood zone properties along the St. Lucie River waterfront need stainless or marine-grade lock hardware. Standard brass corrodes fast in those conditions. We stock it. Most locksmiths don't.
Rental properties are a big part of Palm City too. If you're a landlord on SW Mapp Road or managing units near Martin Downs, our Commercial Lock Rekey service and 📞