At a Glance
Median Income
$84,214
$39,125 per capita
Home Value
$262,700
Zillow: $267,549
Median Rent
$1,679/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
15.6% smoking rate
How Port St. John Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port St. John's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port St. John 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
Port St. John residents earn a median household income of $84,214 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,125. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,850 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port St. John is $262,700 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,549. Median rent is $1,679/month, with 27.5% 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 1988.
Education
21.3% of adults in Port St. John hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port St. John has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population24,617
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density2,641/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,214
Per Capita$39,125
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,700
Rent$1,679
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$267,549
Housing Units10,222
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation31 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Port St. John was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Space Coast Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 96 fatal vehicle crashes.