Moving to St. Augustine Beach, FL

About St. Augustine Beach

St. Augustine Beach is a small oceanfront city on Anastasia Island in St. Johns County, with roughly 7,000 residents. It is the beach-town counterpart to historic St. Augustine across the Intracoastal, centered on the St. Johns County Ocean Pier, a wide sandy beach, and a low-rise A1A Beach Boulevard strip of local restaurants and shops. It is quieter than Jacksonville Beach, with a strong vacation-rental and second-home presence.

Home prices in St. Augustine Beach

The median listing price in St. Augustine Beach is $598,500.

Top places in St. Augustine Beach

• St. Johns County Ocean Pier (shown in the Commons photos below).
• St. Augustine Beach oceanfront.
• Anastasia State Park
• A1A Beach Boulevard
• Pier Park and the farmers market area.
• St. Augustine Beach City Hall and community events.
• Splash Park at the pier (seasonal).

Commuting from St. Augustine Beach

• Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~45–60 minutes via A1A / I-95 N (roughly 44 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).

Schools in St. Augustine Beach

Public schools: St. Johns County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

St. Augustine Beach FAQs

• What is the housing market like in St. Augustine Beach, FL?
  The median listing price in St. Augustine Beach is $598,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from St. Augustine Beach, FL?
  Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~45–60 minutes via A1A / I-95 N (roughly 44 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).
• Which school district serves St. Augustine Beach, FL?
  St. Augustine Beach is served by St. Johns County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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