City safety & data profile

Saint AugustineFL

Saint Augustine, FL is a 13K-resident city in St. Johns County with a median household income of $78,151.

St. Johns County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Saint Augustine, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Saint Augustine has a population larger than 18% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $439,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 82%
By size
$78,151
Median income
$439,800
Median home
14.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine posts a median household income higher than 47% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Saint Augustine area.

Top 53%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Saint Augustine

Where Saint Augustine income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$78,151 Bottom 47% higher than 47% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Saint Augustine, FL beyond the headline numbers

Saint Augustine sits inside St. Johns County, Florida, at roughly 29.89°N, -81.31°W. Population 12,975, $78,151 median household income. Median home value $439,800, median rent $1,653. Poverty rate 14.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Saint Augustine's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 36.4%, then short sleep duration at 32.4%. 1 hospital in/around Saint Augustine, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Saint Augustine from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,975
Saint Augustine
Median Income
$78,151
+15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$439,800
+93% vs avg
Median Age
49.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Johns County) - Saint Augustine's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
307K+56%
Median Income
$109,839+69%
Median Home Value
$489,200+101%
Poverty Rate
6.5%-32%
Unemployment
3.3%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Saint Augustine, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,653/mo
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Unemployment 3.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 44.6%
Work From Home 17.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 85%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
36.4%
Short Sleep Duration
32.4%
Obesity
30%
Physical Inactivity
20.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.2%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.7%
Diabetes
11.7%
Current Smoking
11.2%
Current Asthma
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.9%
Annual Checkup 80.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.5%
Stroke
3.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
FLAGLER HOSPITAL
SAINT AUGUSTINE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Saint Augustine, FL?
Saint Augustine, FL has a population of 12,975 people, located in St. Johns County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Saint Augustine?
The median household income in Saint Augustine, FL is $78,151 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
What is the median home value in Saint Augustine?
The median home value in Saint Augustine, FL is $439,800. Median rent is $1,653/month.
What are the top health concerns in Saint Augustine?
The top health indicators in Saint Augustine include High Blood Pressure (36.4%), Short Sleep Duration (32.4%), Obesity (30%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Saint Augustine?
Saint Augustine has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Saint Augustine?
The median age in Saint Augustine, FL is 49.9 years. 44.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Saint Augustine, FL is located in St. Johns County, Florida. With a population of 13K and a $78,151 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Saint Augustine area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Saint Augustine's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Johns County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.