Living in Butler Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Butler Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Butler Beach has 4,610 residents with a median age of 62.1. The median household income is $76,689 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $493,100, the median rent is $1,743/month.
Butler Beach at a glance
- Population
- 4,610
- Median age
- 62.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $76,689State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $493,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,743/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Butler Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Butler Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Butler Beach the median home value is $493,100, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,743 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,454 a month in housing costs.
Butler Beach median household income
The median household income in Butler Beach is $76,689 and the income per person is $56,311. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Butler Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,766
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 48%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.86
48% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Butler Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Butler Beach demographics
- Population
- 4,610
- Median age
- 62.1
- Under 18
- 4.8%
- 65 and older
- 40.4%
- Households
- 2,477
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Butler Beach ›
Education in Butler Beach
50.5% of adults 25 and older in Butler Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Butler Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 29.7%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Butler Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Beach | 4,610 | $76,689 | $493,100 | $1,743 |
| St. Augustine Shores | 9,462 | $73,688 | $339,300 | $2,084 |
| St. Augustine Beach | 6,860 | $100,802 | $634,400 | $1,807 |
| St. Augustine South | 4,714 | $75,996 | $347,400 | $1,448 |
| Crescent Beach | 809 | $146,042 | $664,600 | $2,350 |
| St. Augustine | 15,351 | $78,151 | $439,800 | $1,653 |
| Vilano Beach | 2,188 | $120,750 | $648,900 | $2,543 |
| Flagler Estates | 4,321 | $75,957 | $213,300 | $1,147 |
| World Golf Village | 26,077 | $117,212 | $477,000 | $2,299 |
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What is the median household income in Butler Beach, FL?
The median household income in Butler Beach is $76,689, about the same as the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Butler Beach?
The median home value in Butler Beach is $493,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Butler Beach?
The median gross rent in Butler Beach is $1,743 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Butler Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Butler Beach?
The median age in Butler Beach is 62.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Butler Beach?
The average commute to work in Butler Beach is 26 minutes; 29.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Butler Beach?
The unemployment rate in Butler Beach is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Butler Beach?
50.5% of adults in Butler Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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