Florida · Metropolitan Area
St. Augustine Beach is a small city in Florida with a population of 6,819. Residents earn $92,661 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, St. Augustine Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. St. Augustine Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Augustine Beach is $92,661, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in St. Augustine Beach is $590,100, making it a premium housing market at 109% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,700 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in St. Augustine Beach is below the national average at 329 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,957 per 100,000, near the national average.
St. Augustine Beach is a highly educated community — 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
St. Augustine Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,661 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,397 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,154 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $147,374 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,005 |
| County GDP | $18,621M |
| Restaurants | 771 |
| Healthcare | 881 |
| Retail | 942 |
| Manufacturing | 123 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,649 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.47% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |
| Census Median | $590,100 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $639,500 |
| Median List Price | $639,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $470 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 19.4% |
| Inventory | 98 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,700 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,649 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.47% |
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.0% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,815/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 881 |
| Total Violent | 328.7/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 44.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 283.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,957.3/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 239.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,628.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 89.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.6 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8416°N, 81.2710°W |
| County FIPS | 12109 |
Winner: Republican by 31.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.0% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,201/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 881 |
| Restaurants | 771 |
| Retail Stores | 942 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |