Retiring in St. Augustine, Florida

Overview

The oldest city in the U.S., with real history and walkability on the water.

Home Price

Homes in St. Augustine typically range from $265k to $478k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

St. Augustine's cost of living index is 99.6 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 75°F and winter daytime temperatures around 32°F, with high humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 73/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

St. Augustine scores a safety index of 71.9/100 and a political stability score of 7.2/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 407 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Golf
• Boating / kayaking
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Museums
• Food culture

Things to Consider

• Hurricane exposure
• Heavy day-tripper tourist traffic downtown