St. Johns County, Florida Housing Market
In St. Johns County, Florida, the median home value is $489,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,922. This places St. Johns County at #144 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 within Florida.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,195
- Establishments: 11,117
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3,554
- Multi-family: 1,181
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 124,887 (avg $161,372)
- Outflow: 113,600 (avg $160,188)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in St. Johns County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32095 | 363.4 | -6.22% | 2025 |
| 2 | 32082 | 383.9 | +0.37% | 2025 |
| 3 | 32092 | 327.4 | +7.29% | 2025 |
| 4 | 32086 | 320.3 | +0.50% | 2025 |
| 5 | 32084 | 369.0 | +0.07% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | St. Johns County | Florida Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $489,200 | $284,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,922 | $1,303 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.2% | 74.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.2 | 17.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in St. Johns County is 72.1% above the Florida state average and 114.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,922/month is 47.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
St. Johns County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.2%, compared to 74.6% in Florida and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston County | South Carolina | $489,100 | $1,620 |
| Chelan County | Washington | $490,100 | $1,226 |
| Bonner County | Idaho | $487,900 | $1,122 |
| Charlottesville city | Virginia | $486,700 | $1,540 |
| Chester County | Pennsylvania | $485,600 | $1,763 |
Other Counties in Florida
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | $463,000 | $1,829 | 52.2% |
| Palm Beach County | $447,300 | $1,916 | 70.1% |
| Collier County | $540,700 | $1,862 | 76.6% |
| Martin County | $432,200 | $1,569 | 79.6% |
| Walton County | $425,100 | $1,741 | 78.6% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).