Living in St. Augustine, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Augustine · Census data 2020–2024
St. Augustine has 15,351 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $78,151 (5% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $439,800, the median rent is $1,653/month.
St. Augustine at a glance
- Population
- 15,351
- Median age
- 49.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $78,151State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $439,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,653/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is St. Augustine a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in St. Augustine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Augustine the median home value is $439,800, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,653 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,966 a month in housing costs.
St. Augustine median household income
The median household income in St. Augustine is $78,151 and the income per person is $47,204. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Augustine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,715
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 25.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.13
St. Augustine demographics
- Population
- 15,351
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 8.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 6,529
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Augustine ›
Education in St. Augustine
44.6% of adults 25 and older in St. Augustine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Augustine
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 62.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
St. Augustine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine | 15,351 | $78,151 | $439,800 | $1,653 |
| Vilano Beach | 2,188 | $120,750 | $648,900 | $2,543 |
| St. Augustine South | 4,714 | $75,996 | $347,400 | $1,448 |
| St. Augustine Beach | 6,860 | $100,802 | $634,400 | $1,807 |
| St. Augustine Shores | 9,462 | $73,688 | $339,300 | $2,084 |
| Butler Beach | 4,610 | $76,689 | $493,100 | $1,743 |
| World Golf Village | 26,077 | $117,212 | $477,000 | $2,299 |
| Crescent Beach | 809 | $146,042 | $664,600 | $2,350 |
| Nocatee | 27,442 | $141,868 | $648,800 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in St. Augustine, FL?
The median household income in St. Augustine is $78,151, 5% 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?
The median home value in St. Augustine is $439,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in St. Augustine?
The median gross rent in St. Augustine is $1,653 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is St. Augustine, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in St. Augustine?
The median age in St. Augustine is 49.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in St. Augustine?
The average commute to work in St. Augustine is 20 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Augustine?
The unemployment rate in St. Augustine is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Augustine?
44.6% of adults in St. Augustine 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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