The Sisters' Blog · St. Johns

7 Things to Know Before Moving to St. Johns, FL

6 min read · By Tammy & Brooke, Jax Listing Sisters

1. The vibe is real

One of Florida's fastest-growing suburbs, anchored by top-ranked St. Johns County schools and master-planned communities like Durbin Crossing and SilverLeaf.

2. What homes actually cost

Expect $320,000 to $1,400,000, with the median near $550,000. Florida's no-income-tax math makes those numbers go further than they would up north.

3. The commute story

About 30 minutes to downtown Jacksonville and 25 to the beaches via 9B.

4. Schools matter here

St. Johns County is consistently ranked the #1 school district in Florida.

5. What locals brag about

• #1-ranked FL school district • Master-planned amenities • Durbin Park shopping • Strong appreciation

6. A local secret

The 12,000-home SilverLeaf development is one of the largest master-planned communities in the Southeast.

7. Talk to someone who lives it

We're Tammy and Brooke — lifelong Northeast Florida locals. Before you commit to a neighborhood, let us give you the honest tour: the great streets, the noisy ones, and everything between. Education first, pressure never.

Questions about St. Johns?

Ask us anything — education first, pressure never.

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