At a Glance
Median Income
$80,473
$46,355 per capita
Home Value
$409,200
Zillow: $272,175
Median Rent
$1,560/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
724/100K
2,977/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr
How St. Augustine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Augustine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Augustine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Augustine residents earn a median household income of $80,473 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,355. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 is $409,200 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,175. Median rent is $1,560/month, with 33.7% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
St. Augustine reports 724 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,977/100K. The murder rate is 6.8/100K.
Education
43.5% of adults in St. Augustine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Augustine has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,979
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,573/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,473
Per Capita$46,355
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$18,621M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
B+
Home Value$409,200
Rent$1,560
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$272,175
Housing Units7,915
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent724/100K
Property2,977/100K
Murder6.8/100K
Assault494/100K
Burglary392/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,815/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Augustine was built in 1976.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Florida Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.