St. Johns County

FL · Pop. 85,344 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

St. Johns County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 85,344.

$/Acre: $9,655

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 311 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 121.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.57%

Combined Sales Tax7.57%

Cost of Living Index103

Median Household Income$46,702

Poverty Rate9.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,655

Median Home Price$636K

Acres for Sale4658

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season311 days

Annual Rainfall57.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low54°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,046 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K471

Property Crime /100K314

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak