At a Glance
Median Income
$92,661
$64,397 per capita
Home Value
$590,100
Zillow: $272,175
Median Rent
$1,700/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
10.0% smoking rate
How St. Augustine Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Augustine Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Augustine Beach a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Augustine Beach residents earn a median household income of $92,661 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,397. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 St. Augustine Beach is $590,100 , 109% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,175. Median rent is $1,700/month, with 29.0% 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
54.0% of adults in St. Augustine Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Augustine 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
Population6,819
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density3,201/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$92,661
Per Capita$64,397
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$18,621M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
B
Home Value$590,100
Rent$1,700
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$272,175
Housing Units4,698
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,815/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation10 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
St. Augustine Beach was founded in 1959.
The median home in St. Augustine Beach was built in 1987.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Florida Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% 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.