Moving to St. Augustine, FL

About St. Augustine

St. Augustine is the county seat of St. Johns County and the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States (founded 1565), with roughly 14,000 residents. Its identity is built on the Castillo de San Marcos fortress, the St. George Street pedestrian historic district, Flagler College's Gilded Age campus, and the Lightner Museum. Tourism is the economic engine, but the city also serves as the civic and cultural hub for fast-growing St. Johns County.

Home prices in St. Augustine

The median listing price in St. Augustine is $479,900.

Top places in St. Augustine

• Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (shown in the Commons photos below).
• St. George Street
• Lightner Museum (Hotel Alcazar) on King Street (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Flagler College
• Aviles Street
• St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum on Anastasia Island.
• Anastasia State Park

Commuting from St. Augustine

• Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~40–55 minutes via I-95 N (roughly 40 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).

Schools in St. Augustine

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 FAQs

• What is the housing market like in St. Augustine, FL?
  The median listing price in St. Augustine is $479,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from St. Augustine, FL?
  Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~40–55 minutes via I-95 N (roughly 40 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).
• Which school district serves St. Augustine, FL?
  St. Augustine 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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