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Saint Johns, FL

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A tranquil riverside suburb with the big city and the beach at your doorstep

Suburb Commuter Coastal Safe Low Crime Interstate Golf Boating

Saint Johns is a suburban community located just south of Jacksonville between the St. Johns River and Interstate 95. Charming residential neighborhoods and lush greenery fill most of the landscape, offering a costal respite for those commuting to nearby cities such as Jacksonville or Saint Augustine. Saint Johns offers residents access to convenient amenities, including a variety of retailers, restaurants and excellent schools, making it an ideal location for families. In addition to the close access to the city, residents enjoy boating on the river, golfing at Julington Creek, or heading 25 minutes to the coastline for a day at the beach.

Renters moving to Saint Johns can expect to pay around$1,700 to rent an apartment, about equal to the state average. For those looking to buy, the median listing price of a home in Saint Johns is $515,000, compared to the Florida average of $400,000. Although prices are higher than average, residents of this quaint town enjoy an unbeatable combination of city access and natural beauty. 14-acre Crystal Lagoon, Historic St. Augustine, and Jacksonville's zoos, museums, and downtown area are all within a 30 minute drive!

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Sunset over the St. Johns coast

A beautiful day on the St. Johns River

Nearby St. Augustine's Bridge of Lions

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Saint Johns, FL is $1,312 for a studio, $1,490 for one bedroom, $1,934 for two bedrooms, and $2,207 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Johns has decreased by -5.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,490/month
807 Sq Ft
House
$2,665/month
2,068 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,758/month
1,061 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,111/month
1,567 Sq Ft
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Transportation

19

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Liberty Pines Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,815 Students

9
out of 10

Patriot Oaks Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,468 Students

9
out of 10

Julington Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,062 Students

9
out of 10

Durbin Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

959 Students

9
out of 10

Hickory Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

793 Students

9
out of 10

Switzerland Point Middle School

Public

Grades 6-9

1,430 Students

10
out of 10

Liberty Pines Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,815 Students

9
out of 10

Patriot Oaks Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,468 Students

9
out of 10

Fruit Cove Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,223 Students

9
out of 10

Bartram Trail High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,493 Students

9
out of 10

Creekside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,455 Students

9
out of 10

Beachside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,254 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Julington Durbin Preserve
  • Mandarin Park
  • Walter Jones Historical Park

Airports

  • Jacksonville International

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