Living in Port St. John, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port St. John · Census data 2020–2024
Port St. John has 25,120 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $87,736 (18% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $281,300, the median rent is $1,771/month.
Port St. John at a glance
- Population
- 25,120
- Median age
- 44.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $87,736State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $281,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,771/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 94.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Port St. John a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Florida median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Port St. John
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port St. John the median home value is $281,300, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,771 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,592 a month in housing costs.
Port St. John median household income
The median household income in Port St. John is $87,736 and the income per person is $39,413. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Port St. John: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,351
- Owner-occupied
- 94.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.7%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.67
Port St. John demographics
- Population
- 25,120
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 9,402
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port St. John ›
Education in Port St. John
20.4% of adults 25 and older in Port St. John have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port St. John
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Port St. John vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. John | 25,120 | $87,736 | $281,300 | $1,771 |
| Sharpes | 2,840 | $69,531 | $295,800 | $856 |
| North Merritt Island | 9,025 | $104,878 | $525,400 | $1,274 |
| West Canaveral Groves | 224 | $53,819 | — | — |
| Titusville | 49,385 | $66,192 | $266,600 | $1,334 |
| Cocoa | 19,554 | $63,105 | $246,100 | $1,274 |
| Cocoa West | 5,923 | $34,126 | $158,700 | $1,162 |
| Tropical Park | 2,355 | $35,732 | $307,100 | $1,179 |
| Rockledge | 29,133 | $84,255 | $338,100 | $1,820 |
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What is the median household income in Port St. John, FL?
The median household income in Port St. John is $87,736, 18% higher than 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 Port St. John?
The median home value in Port St. John is $281,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Port St. John?
The median gross rent in Port St. John is $1,771 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Port St. John, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Florida median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Port St. John?
The median age in Port St. John is 44.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Port St. John?
The average commute to work in Port St. John is 28 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port St. John?
The unemployment rate in Port St. John is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port St. John?
20.4% of adults in Port St. John 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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