Living in St. Augustine Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Augustine Beach · Census data 2020–2024
St. Augustine Beach has 6,860 residents with a median age of 55.7. The median household income is $100,802 (35% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $634,400, the median rent is $1,807/month.
St. Augustine Beach at a glance
- Population
- 6,860
- Median age
- 55.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $100,802State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $634,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,807/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is St. Augustine Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 77% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in St. Augustine Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Augustine Beach the median home value is $634,400, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,807 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,293 a month in housing costs.
St. Augustine Beach median household income
The median household income in St. Augustine Beach is $100,802 and the income per person is $72,067. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Augustine Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,553
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 31.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.19
31.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. Augustine Beach has many vacation and second homes.
St. Augustine Beach demographics
- Population
- 6,860
- Median age
- 55.7
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 29.9%
- Households
- 3,133
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Augustine Beach ›
Education in St. Augustine Beach
56.4% of adults 25 and older in St. Augustine Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Augustine Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
St. Augustine Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine Beach | 6,860 | $100,802 | $634,400 | $1,807 |
| St. Augustine South | 4,714 | $75,996 | $347,400 | $1,448 |
| Butler Beach | 4,610 | $76,689 | $493,100 | $1,743 |
| St. Augustine Shores | 9,462 | $73,688 | $339,300 | $2,084 |
| St. Augustine | 15,351 | $78,151 | $439,800 | $1,653 |
| Vilano Beach | 2,188 | $120,750 | $648,900 | $2,543 |
| Crescent Beach | 809 | $146,042 | $664,600 | $2,350 |
| World Golf Village | 26,077 | $117,212 | $477,000 | $2,299 |
| Flagler Estates | 4,321 | $75,957 | $213,300 | $1,147 |
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What is the median household income in St. Augustine Beach, FL?
The median household income in St. Augustine Beach is $100,802, 35% 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 St. Augustine Beach?
The median home value in St. Augustine Beach is $634,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in St. Augustine Beach?
The median gross rent in St. Augustine Beach is $1,807 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is St. Augustine Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 77% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in St. Augustine Beach?
The median age in St. Augustine Beach is 55.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in St. Augustine Beach?
The average commute to work in St. Augustine Beach is 24 minutes; 26.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Augustine Beach?
The unemployment rate in St. Augustine Beach is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Augustine Beach?
56.4% of adults in St. Augustine 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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