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St. Augustine is a small city of 14,642 in Florida, with a median household income of $72,806
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is
1% below the national average.
Strengths:
St. Augustine stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether St. Augustine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. Augustine city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 99.2
St. Augustine's overall cost of living index is 99.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Augustine costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.
Metric
St. Augustine, FL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$355,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,355
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,806
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
St. Augustine's violent crime rate is 336.1 per 100,000 residents
— 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
336.1 /100k
Property Crime
2615.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. Augustine is served primarily by ST. JOHNS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Augustine, FL
National Avg
School District
ST. JOHNS
—
Elementary Schools
27
—
Middle Schools
7
—
High Schools
14
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. Augustine sees average highs of 67.5°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
St. Augustine's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average.
That makes St. Augustine roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $355,400 and median rent is $1,355/month.
St. Augustine's violent crime rate is 336.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2615.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Augustine are operated by ST. JOHNS.
The district has 27 elementary, 7 middle, and 14 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Augustine, FL has a population of 14,642, a median household income of $72,806, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
St. Augustine averages 67.5°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
St. Augustine, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 32084, 32080.
The population of St. Augustine, Florida is 14,642 with a median age of 48.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Augustine: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $355,400, median household income $72,806, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Augustine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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