Living in St. George Island, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. George Island · Census data 2020–2024
St. George Island has 1,133 residents with a median age of 60.8. The median household income is $137,899 (85% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $693,000.
St. George Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. George Island at a glance
- Population
- 1,133
- Median age
- 60.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $137,899State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $693,000State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 97.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is St. George Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 85% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 93% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in St. George Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. George Island the median home value is $693,000, 108% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,592 a month in housing costs.
St. George Island median household income
The median household income in St. George Island is $137,899 and the income per person is $65,471. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in St. George Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,884
- Owner-occupied
- 97.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.2%
- Vacant
- 70.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.03
70.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. George Island has many vacation and second homes.
St. George Island demographics
- Population
- 1,133
- Median age
- 60.8
- Under 18
- 4.6%
- 65 and older
- 39.8%
- Households
- 557
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. George Island ›
Education in St. George Island
63.8% of adults 25 and older in St. George Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 34.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. George Island
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
St. George Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Island | 1,133 | $137,899 | $693,000 | — |
| Eastpoint | 3,163 | $68,258 | $201,000 | $941 |
| Apalachicola | 2,431 | $51,875 | $288,000 | $1,108 |
| Carrabelle | 2,438 | $49,792 | $217,900 | $914 |
| Port St. Joe | 3,616 | $55,542 | $353,100 | $1,433 |
| Mexico Beach | 1,099 | $63,864 | $466,300 | $1,951 |
| Sopchoppy | 496 | $54,643 | $250,000 | $1,097 |
| Wewahitchka | 1,884 | $43,674 | $185,800 | $825 |
| Panacea | 894 | $37,983 | $105,600 | $959 |
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What is the median household income in St. George Island, FL?
The median household income in St. George Island is $137,899, 85% 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. George Island?
The median home value in St. George Island is $693,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is St. George Island, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 85% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 93% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in St. George Island?
The median age in St. George Island is 60.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in St. George Island?
The average commute to work in St. George Island is 19 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. George Island?
The unemployment rate in St. George Island is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. George Island?
63.8% of adults in St. George Island 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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