salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (94.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,520 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 188 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port St. John?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port St. John
| Size | Port St. John | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,625 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,903 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,795 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port St. John overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Port St. John, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port St. John
Life in Port St. John
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port St. John?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $89 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $281,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port St. John, FL?
Renting in Port St. John costs a median of about $1,863 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Port St. John?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,520 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port St. John cheap or expensive?
Port St. John is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $94,623. It ranks 188th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port St. John?
The median homeowner in Port St. John pays $1,535 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is Port St. John more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Port St. John?
The median home value in Port St. John is $281,300, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
25,120 people live in Port St. John. Numbers are typical (middle) values.