Housing data for Port St. Joe, FL
Port St. Joe, FL has an estimated 3,616 residents and 2,186 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Gulf County.
18.4% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,433 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+3.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 3,616 (±23)
- Housing units
- 2,186 (±188)
- Households that rent
- 18.4%
- Median gross rent
- $1,433
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +3.7%
What stands out in Port St. Joe
Median real estate taxes: $2,411 (±$381) in Port St. Joe, higher than in Gulf County ($1,578).
Median home value: $353,100 (±$37,777) in Port St. Joe, higher than in Gulf County ($250,000).
Homes built before 1980: 39.2% (±9.9 points) in Port St. Joe, higher than in Gulf County (26.6%).
Median gross rent: $1,433 (±$112) in Port St. Joe, higher than in Gulf County ($1,187).
- Property taxes in Port St. Joe
- Home values in Port St. Joe
- Age of homes in Port St. Joe
- Median rent in Port St. Joe
Housing in Port St. Joe at a glance
- Median rent: $1,433 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,389 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 84.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 18.4% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $55,542 median household income
- Home values: $353,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,112 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,411 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 4.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 80.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 39.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 24.9% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 65.1% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 17.6 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +3.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 22.7% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Port St. Joe against Gulf County, its state and the nation
| Port St. Joe | Gulf County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,616 (±23) | 15,131 (exact) | 22,416,077 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,186 (±188) | 9,362 (±83) | 10,256,470 (±942) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 18.4% (±6.3 points) | 19.2% (±3.5 points) | 32.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,433 (±$112) | $1,187 (±$122) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $55,542 (±$8,108) | $61,179 (±$5,548) | $74,568 (±$284) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $353,100 (±$37,777) | $250,000 (±$29,223) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,411 (±$381) | $1,578 (±$315) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 39.2% (±9.9 points) | 26.6% (±3.8 points) | 33.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 17.6 minutes (±4.4) | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) | 28.0 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 88.4% (±6.1 points) | 90.9% (±3.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 56.0 years (±3.1) | 46.9 years (±1.0) | 42.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Port St. Joe covers 9.4 square miles of land, about 386 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Port St. Joe has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,488 (±32) | 3,616 (±23) | +3.7% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 1,977 (±164) | 2,186 (±188) | +10.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,116 (±$102) | $1,433 (±$112) | +28.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $181,700 (±$31,223) | $353,100 (±$37,777) | +94.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $52,092 (±$7,271) | $55,542 (±$8,108) | +6.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,275 (±$230) | $2,112 (±$575) | +65.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,118 (±$153) | $2,411 (±$381) | +115.7% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 25.2% (±6.4 points) | 18.4% (±6.3 points) | −6.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.9% (±10.7 points) | 24.9% (±21.4 points) | +15.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Port St. Joe
In 2025, the Port St. Joe Police Department reported 75 violent and 526 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Places near Port St. Joe
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico Beach | 11 mi | $1,951 | $466,300 | 21.8% |
| Apalachicola | 20 mi | $1,108 | $288,000 | 30.7% |
| Wewahitchka | 22 mi | $825 | $185,800 | 42.3% |
| Callaway | 26 mi | $1,322 | $250,300 | 41.3% |
| Eastpoint | 27 mi | $941 | $201,000 | 14.0% |
| St. George Island | 28 mi | — | $693,000 | 2.2% |
| Parker | 28 mi | $1,338 | $224,200 | 45.9% |
| Springfield | 30 mi | $1,307 | $188,600 | 38.0% |
Places in Florida most like Port St. Joe
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples Manor | $1,499 | $340,400 | $64,937 | 28.6% |
| Ormond Beach | $1,411 | $354,800 | $69,177 | 20.8% |
| Vero Beach South | $1,314 | $335,200 | $73,420 | 20.4% |
| St. Augustine South | $1,448 | $347,400 | $75,996 | 5.7% |
| Midway (community, Seminole County) | $1,513 | $236,700 | $60,714 | 28.2% |
| Englewood | $1,242 | $339,900 | $69,222 | 13.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Florida.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Port St. Joe, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,161 | $1,168 | $1,532 | $1,837 | $2,028 |
HUD income limits for Port St. Joe, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,100 | $30,100 | $48,200 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,400 | $55,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,700 | $61,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,050 | $68,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,500 | $74,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,900 | $79,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,400 | $85,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,850 | $90,900 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Gulf County, FL, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $80,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Port St. Joe
What is the average rent in Port St. Joe, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Port St. Joe is $1,433 (±$112) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Port St. Joe?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Port St. Joe, FL is $1,389 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Port St. Joe rent-burdened?
84.6% of renting households in Port St. Joe pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Port St. Joe?
Port St. Joe has an estimated 308 (±113) renting households, 18.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Port St. Joe?
The median household income in Port St. Joe is $55,542 (±$8,108) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Port St. Joe, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $353,100 (±$37,777) for owner-occupied homes in Port St. Joe (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Port St. Joe growing?
In Port St. Joe, the number of residents went from 3,488 in 2015–2019 to 3,616 in 2020–2024 (+3.7%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port St. Joe city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port St. Joe city, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port St. Joe city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port St. Joe city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port St. Joe city, Florida
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Port St. Joe city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Port St. Joe city, Florida
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Gulf County, FL
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Gulf County, FL
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Port St. Joe Police Department (ORI FL0230100)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Port St. Joe city, Florida (place:58675, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .