St. Augustine South: Economy & Jobs
Households in St. Augustine South earn a median $75,996 (1.4× below St. Johns County median $109,839; 1.1× higher than Florida median $71,711), with homes at a median value of $347,400. The surrounding county supports 98,819 jobs (avg $60,008).
- $147,374 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Florida $91,513).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $75,996 — above the Florida median ($72,336). Poverty rate 1.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 16% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 22.9% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 16.0% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.6% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $149,030 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $21,963,219 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $147,374 (vs Florida $91,513) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $85,319 |
| Median Household Income | $75,996 (vs Florida $72,336) |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $75,996 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.7% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 9% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 8.9% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 98,819 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $5,929,908,246 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $60,008 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 9,568,260 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% (vs Florida 2.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 3 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 23,749 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 7,916.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Sod, Crop Totals, Vegetable Totals, Horticulture Totals, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 8,295 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 77,518 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 3,759,773 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 38 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 22 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 67 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 28 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 40 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 311 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 204 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 74 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 16993 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 1.7 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ASTOR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $2,251,404,213 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,234.08 (vs Florida $8,713) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 273,425 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 72.6% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 8.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 50.4 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 38.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12