Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
13%
Saint Johns
Saint Johns, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,459
Population
73,873
Renter Mix
12% Rent
A tranquil riverside suburb with the big city and the beach at your doorstep
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Coastal
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Low Crime
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Golf
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Boating
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Saint Johns is a suburban community located just south of Jacksonville between the St. Johns River and Interstate 95. Charming residential neighborhoods and lush greenery fill most of the landscape, offering a costal respite for those commuting to nearby cities such as Jacksonville or Saint Augustine. Saint Johns offers residents access to convenient amenities, including a variety of retailers, restaurants and excellent schools, making it an ideal location for families. In addition to the close access to the city, residents enjoy boating on the river, golfing at Julington Creek, or heading 25 minutes to the coastline for a day at the beach.
Renters moving to Saint Johns can expect to pay around$1,700 to rent an apartment, about equal to the state average. For those looking to buy, the median listing price of a home in Saint Johns is $515,000, compared to the Florida average of $400,000. Although prices are higher than average, residents of this quaint town enjoy an unbeatable combination of city access and natural beauty. 14-acre Crystal Lagoon, Historic St. Augustine, and Jacksonville's zoos, museums, and downtown area are all within a 30 minute drive!
Explore the City
Sunset over the St. Johns coast
A beautiful day on the St. Johns River
Nearby St. Augustine's Bridge of Lions
Demographics
Median Household Income
$142,860
Average: $162,205
Education
29,469
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
37,502
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saint Johns has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Johns, FL is $1,334 for a studio, $1,455 for one bedroom, $1,826 for two bedrooms, and $2,231 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Johns has decreased by -4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,455/month
807 Sq Ft
House
$3,037/month
2,290 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,964/month
1,348 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,109/month
1,540 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
1,468 Students
Hickory Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
793 Students
Durbin Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
959 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,815 Students
Julington Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
1,062 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,468 Students
Switzerland Point Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,430 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,223 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,815 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,455 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,493 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,254 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Julington Durbin Preserve
- Mandarin Park
- Walter Jones Historical Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Jacksonville International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.