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Port St. Joe, FL
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Port St. Joe, FL
At a Glance
How Port St. Joe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port St. Joe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port St. Joe a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port St. Joe residents earn a median household income of $60,347 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,865. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 536 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port St. Joe is $280,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $498,144. Median rent is $1,342/month, with 47.4% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Port St. Joe reports 196 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,118/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.0% of adults in Port St. Joe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port St. Joe has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.