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Welcome Home to St. Johns County

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On behalf of the county and the business community, we'd like to welcome you to your new home. We think you'll love it here just as much as we do.

We understand moving and starting someplace new can be a bit overwhelming, and we wanted to make things a little easier. This page has all the information you need to settle in as a resident of St. Johns County.

If you're looking for the best businesses in the area, visit the Chamber's Member Directory to find everything you need, from shopping and dining to plumbers and electricians and everything in between.

The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce is also here to support you as a worker in the area. If you're a business owner, Chamber membership is a great way to get connected to the local business community. If you're an employee, ask your employer if the company is a Chamber member; you'll also have access to the many benefits of membership.

Again, welcome to St. Johns County. We hope you create wonderful memories on your new adventure.

Perks of Living in St. Johns County

GREAT SCHOOLS

The St. Johns County School District is consistently ranked as one of the very best in Florida.

OUTDOOR LIVING

St. Johns County is home to more than 40 miles of Atlantic coastline, plus the Intracoastal Waterway, the St. Johns River, trails, preserves and parks.

STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY

The county is home to several major employers, and job creation outpaces the national average.

GROWING INFRASTRUCTURE

St. Johns County is home to many new housing and business developments, along with major roadways and connectivity to metro Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

About St. Johns County

Members of the St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of Realtors are experts in our county and can help you find your new home or business space!

KEY INFORMATION

Demographics

Population: 306,841
Median household income: $101,237
Median age: 42.5
Age 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57.4%

(Source: St. Johns County Economic Development, 2023)

SCHOOLS

18 Elementary Schools (K-5)
10 Academies (K-8)
7 Middle Schools (6-8)
9 High Schools (9-12)
1 Technical College
2 Alternative Schools (K-12)
1 Virtual School
4 Charter Schools

(Source: St. Johns County School District, 2025)

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

  • St. Johns County School District
  • UF Health St. Johns
  • St. Johns County
  • Northrop Grumman
  • PGA TOUR

(Excludes retail. Source: St. Johns County Economic Development)

HEALTH CARE

St. Johns County is ranked as one of the healthiest counties in Florida. With these major health care providers, it's easy to see why:

St. Johns County was established in 1821 and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the St. Johns River to the west. St. Augustine is the county seat and is the oldest continuously occupied city of European and African-American origin in the United States, founded by the Spanish in 1565. Dozens of natural and historical landmarks can be found throughout the county's many diverse communities.

Parts of St. Johns County

As a St. Johns County resident, you'll hear about the many different parts of the county and their neighborhoods. Here's a quick guide to some of those areas.

Municipalities:

  • City of St. Augustine
  • City of St. Augustine Beach

Communities:

  • St. Johns (Includes Julington Creek Plantation, Durbin Crossing, Rivertown, CR-210 corridor)
  • Nocatee
  • Ponte Vedra Beach
  • Palencia
  • World Golf Village
  • Anastasia Island
  • Vilano Beach
  • Hastings

Things to Do

Several of St. Johns County's annual events are loved and come highly anticipated, made popular by their design to bring the community together. There are more than 150 special events in our county each year from weekly farmers' markets to concerts at the pier, in the Plaza, and at the St. Augustine Amphitheater to major annual events like THE PLAYERS Championship.

To learn more about what to do in Ponte Vedra, check out Ponte Vedra Naturally.

To find out more about special events in St. Johns County, go online to www.floridashistoriccoast.com

For more details on other events happening in St. Johns County, check out Visit St. Augustine.

To purchase a St. Augustine parking pass, visit ParkNow. You can get a discount on parking with the Park Now card, and you should download the ParkStAug app. Register a local address to get the discount there, as well.

Let's Go to the Beach

CLICK HERE for information on beach access, parking passes to park on the beach, and more.

In addition to the wide selection of wonderful restaurants, boutiques, shopping centers, and historic sites that are popular with both visitors and residents, there is plenty to do in St. Johns County just by going outside. Popular outdoor recreational activities include boating, sailing, canoeing, fishing nature walks, bicycling, riding, and golfing. And of course, numerous beaches beckon sun and surf lovers year-round:

  • St. Augustine Beach
  • Anastasia State Park
  • Crescent Beach
  • Highway A1A Matanzas Beach
  • Vilano Beach
  • Ponte Vedra Beach
  • Mickler's Landing
  • South Ponte Vedra Beach Recreation Area
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