Saint Joe Beach is a coastal neighborhood in Gulf County, Florida, known for its white-sand shoreline and clear water. Almost 8 miles outside Port Saint Joe proper, and nearly 30 miles from Panama City, Saint Joe Beach is sought-after for its quiet seaside getaway vibe. “It’s very secluded,” says Lacey Martina, a Naumann Group Realtor and Forgotten Coast local. “Most everybody who lives here is beaching it. You buy here for the beach,” she says.
Homes on the water come with a premium price tag, most homes are very close to the water in St. Joe Beach.
St. Joe Beach is known for its beautiful white sand beaches.
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Vacation rentals and second homes in beachy styles
While the median hovers close to $550,000, sale prices start under $300,000 and quickly rise to more than $3 million, depending on size and view. Large homes with Charleston-style two-story wraparound porches and unobstructed water views tend to sell for north of $900,000. Modest coastal cottages and townhomes set back from the gulf typically range between $200,000 and $800,000. "People own these as second homes and rent them out as summer rentals. It's a hot vacation spot," Martina says. The neighborhood is at high risk of flooding and wind damage during hurricane season. In 2018, this part of the Panhandle saw 9 to 14 feet of flooding during Category 5 Hurricane Michael. “It flattened a lot of the area, which is why pretty much everything here is new construction,” Martina says.
New build townhomes with modern coastal features are being built across the street from beach access in St. Joe Beach.
Large beach homes on the water offer spectacular views.
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Outdoor recreation on the Saint Joe Beach coast
The beach is the star of the neighborhood’s recreational amenities. Most homes are within half a mile of the water, and there are several public access points scattered along the coast, including one at Veterans Memorial Park at Beacon Hill. The big waterfront park also has an amphitheater, which hosts outdoor concerts and fireworks shows, as well as playgrounds and pickleball courts. The beach area is pet-friendly, and there’s a grassy, fenced-in dog park for off-leash play. WindMark Beach, a mixed-use development to the south, also has public beach access and an amphitheater, along with a swimming pool, fitness center and other recreational amenities.
An afternoon at the beach is about as good as it gets in St. Joe Beach.
The pavilion at Veterans Memorial Park in St. Joe Beach is used for many events throughout the year.
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Highly rated Gulf District Schools
The Gulf District Schools system serves Saint Joe Beach. The district allows controlled open enrollment, but many students go to Port St. Joe Elementary for preschool through sixth grade and continue to Port St. Joe Jr./Sr. High for seventh through 12th. The elementary school receives a B grade from Niche. The combined junior and senior high school, which offers a dual enrollment program with Gulf Coast State College, gets an A-minus.
The Gulf/Franklin Campus of Gulf Coast State College offers evening classes in general education to meet requirements for associate degrees and college credit certificate programs.
Port St. Joe Elementary School is an above average, public school located in Port St. Joe, Florida.
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U.S. Route 98 and WindMark Beach Village Center shopping/dining
Shopping in Saint Joe Beach is limited to the Dollar General on U.S. Route 98. Dining options are also few and far between. Shipwreck Raw Bar is a popular seafood spot, and Lookout Lounge & Package is a lively bar and package store that hosts karaoke, live music and a regular food truck. WindMark Beach’s walkable downtown-style Village Center has more retailers and restaurants, like Bruno’s Pizza and The Mill Mercantile & Social.
Shipwreck Raw Bar is a local favorite spot for lunch and dinner in St. Joe Beach.
The Windmark Village shopping district offers boutique shopping with unique dining options in St. Joe Beach.
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U.S. Route 98 connects to Panama City and Port Saint Joe
U.S. Route 98 runs north toward Panama City and south to Port Saint Joe, about 8 miles away. Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf is on Port Saint Joe’s south side, almost 11 miles away. The drive typically takes 20 minutes with no traffic on Route 98. Panama City’s Northwest Florida Beaches International, over 50 miles away, is the closest commercial airport. Saint Joe Beach’s CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score.
US Hwy 98 runs along the beach and through the middle of the St. Joe Beach community.
Ascension Sacred Heart Hostpital offers medical care to the Port St. Joe communities.
DREAM FAMILY RETREAT IN GULF AIRE!! This beautifully maintained 4BD/2.5BA brick home blends comfort, style, and unbeatable location with a private deeded beach access just a short stroll away. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by a bright and airy open-concept layout with soaring vaulted ceilings that enhance the spacious main living and dining areas--ideal for relaxing by the
Nearly new custom home in the sought-after Magnolia Bluff Subdivision in St. Joe Beach! Located in the coveted X-flood zone, this 1,767 SF, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage offers modern coastal living within walking distance to the beach. Enjoy a soothing, neutral palette with walls painted in a tranquil Repose Gray and luxury plank vinyl flooring, granite countertops, custom
Move-In Ready Coastal Retreat - Fully Furnished & 3 Blocks from the Gulf! Welcome to your perfect beach escape! This beautifully furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bath mobile home offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm -- just three blocks from the white-sand beaches of the Gulf. Enjoy easy, breezy living with a low-maintenance fenced yard with a partially covered deck for
This X flood zone parcel is not only cleared and filled but is the largest lot in this area available to purchase. You are allowed single family residential home, modular, manufactured, duplex if positioned correctly on the parcel, or a home with pool, screened porch, pole barn for large toys; such as, RV, boat, jet skis, golf cart, etc.. This parcel is located on a dead-end street where you may
Beautifully situated with a beach access boardwalk directly across the street, this home provides plenty of room for your family and friends to relax after a day spent in Port St. Joe's soft white sand. Enter through a screened-in porch, one of three at the house, to find a main-level living space that's open, air-conditioned, and full of sunlight, bringing together the living room, the dining
This adorable two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage features carpet and tile flooring, a garage, fenced in yard, with lawncare included.This home is located walking distance to Veteran's Memorial Park, with playground and dog park, and Beacon Hill public beach access.Imagine this: end your day with a stroll down to the beach to watch the sunset, wash the sand off in the outdoor shower, then enjoy the
**FOR LEASE ONLY** Charming beach cottage in Beacon By The Sea subdivision, just two blocks from St. Joe Beach! Mostly furnished and move-in ready, this home features an open floor plan with plank tile flooring, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. All bedrooms have new vinyl plank flooring. Split bedroom layout with included stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,844
Median Age
61
Population under 18
12.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
41.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,250
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,178
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.5%
Advanced Degrees
14.5%
% Population in Labor Force
59.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
58''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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