Butler Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · St. Johns County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,723 Population 1,859/sq mi density
$76,776 Median Income $56,846 per capita
$469,100 Home Value $272,175 Zillow
$1,682 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$76,776 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$469,100 home value, $1,682/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Butler Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,776
2% above
$56,846 per capita
Home Value
$469,100
66% above
Zillow: $272,175
Median Rent
$1,682/mo
45% above
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.4%
50% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Butler Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Butler Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
166%
Rent
145%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
150%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Butler Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Butler Beach residents earn a median household income of $76,776 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,846. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,005 business establishments, including 771 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Butler Beach is $469,100 , 66% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,175. Median rent is $1,682/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

50.4% of adults in Butler Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Butler Beach has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,723
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density1,859/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,776
Per Capita$56,846
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$18,621M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154

Housing

B
Home Value$469,100
Rent$1,682
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$272,175
Housing Units4,718
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,815/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation8 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score7.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Butler Beach was built in 1987.
25.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Florida Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.