St. Marks, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Wakulla County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
273 Population 139/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $28,544 per capita
$270,800 Home Value $284,528 Zillow
$980 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$270,800 home value, $980/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Marks, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,083
24% below
$28,544 per capita
Home Value
$270,800
4% below
Zillow: $284,528
Median Rent
$980/mo
16% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How St. Marks Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows St. Marks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
96%
Rent
84%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Marks a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Marks residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,544. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 634 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Marks is $270,800 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,528. Median rent is $980/month, with 51.0% 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 2001.

Education

3.5% of adults in St. Marks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Marks has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population273
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$28,544
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,161M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A
Home Value$270,800
Rent$980
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$284,528
Housing Units208
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,820/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute38 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Marks was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.