Retiring in St. Augustine

Nearly 45% of St. Augustine's population is age 45 or older, drawn by the city's historic character, coastal climate, and lively arts and culture scene.

The cost of living in St. Augustine runs about 12% above the national average, with a median home price around $490,000, though prices vary significantly between the historic district and surrounding St. Johns County.

Single family historic homes with Spanish influences inside the city tend to run above average, while newer, less expensive options and condos are more common just outside the old city.

Homes along the Intracoastal Waterway or on Anastasia Island tend to command a premium, offering retirees waterfront living just across the Bridge of Lions from downtown St. Augustine.

Retirees in St. Johns County have access to golf, community theater, and low cost continuing education courses through Flagler College, covering everything from digital marketing to belly dancing.

The St. Johns Council on Aging provides local seniors with services like prescription drug assistance and legal aid, part of why the area is often cited as retirement friendly.

St. Augustine draws tourists roughly ten months out of the year, which fuels the local economy but also means more traffic for residents, especially in the historic downtown core.

Oceanfront condos with pools in St. Augustine Beach run around $500,000, notably more affordable than comparable oceanfront property in Miami or Fort Lauderdale.