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Port St. John.
Port St. John is an unincorporated community in Brevard County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Port St. John
Port St. John is a community of 24,617 people in Florida. The median household income is $87,736, median rent runs about $1,771 per month, and median home values are around $281,300.
Port St. John at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Foreign-Born
7.2%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics7.2% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Port St. John: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Port St. John, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (15.7%), and 6.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.3%
of households
Married Couples
58.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.67
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Port St. John
In Port St. John, rent runs 6% above the FL average, and home values are 22% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,535
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
94.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Port St. John
Unemployment in Brevard County, which includes Port St. John, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Port St. John: Brevard County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brevard County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Port St. John is about 4% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Port St. John Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.9 min avg
How Port St. John residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Port St. John, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
Regional airport · few flights313k passengers boarded in 2025
- 32 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, which covers Port St. John, runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
121.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
528.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Brevard County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brevard County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brevard County, which includes Port St. John, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
| 2023 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $506,100 |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.5M |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Brevard County, county-wide
Port St. John is about 4% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brevard County, which includes Port St. John, is typically good — 333 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
333
per year
Moderate Days
32
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Brevard County, county-wide
Port St. John is about 4% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 53°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Port St. John has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 53°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/68°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/53°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
77
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 50°F | 3.05" |
| Feb | 71°F | 54°F | 2.56" |
| Mar | 75°F | 57°F | 3.37" |
| Apr | 79°F | 63°F | 2.69" |
| May | 84°F | 69°F | 3.71" |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 7.87" |
| Jul | 90°F | 74°F | 6.77" |
| Aug | 89°F | 75°F | 7.80" |
| Sep | 87°F | 74°F | 7.46" |
| Oct | 83°F | 69°F | 5.06" |
| Nov | 76°F | 61°F | 2.51" |
| Dec | 71°F | 54°F | 2.35" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Port St. John
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Port St. John's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Parrish Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.9 mi away · Titusville
Cape Canaveral Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12 mi away · Cocoa Beach
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Port St. John
Port St. John's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Port St. John
Port St. John has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
21 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Port St. John
Port St. John Public Library
6500 Carole Avenue, Cocoa
Cities Near Port St. John
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Port St. John?
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Port St. John FAQ
Is Port St. John, Florida affordable?⌄
Port St. John's median rent is $1,771/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $87,736/year. Median home value is $281,300.
Is Port St. John, Florida safe?⌄
Port St. John is policed by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 121 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 528 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Port St. John, Florida?⌄
Brevard County, which includes Port St. John, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Port St. John, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Port St. John is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,771/month and median household income is $87,736/year. The median home value is $281,300. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Port St. John, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Port St. John is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from