St. Augustine, FL Reviews


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St. Augustine, located in Florida, is known for its beautiful beaches, historic landmarks, and charming downtown area. This popular tourist destination also serves as a permanent home for many individuals and families. With such a diverse community, there are bound to be varying opinions on what it's like to live in St. Augustine. After browsing through numerous user reviews on BestPlaces.net, it is evident that this city has a lot to offer, but also has its own set of drawbacks. Here are a few excerpts from different reviewers that provide a glimpse into the reality of living in St. Augustine.

1. "We moved to St. Augustine two years ago and have absolutely fallen in love with this town. The beaches, the history, the people - it's all amazing. We've made so many friends and feel like we truly belong here." - Sarah P.

2. "I've lived in St. Augustine for over a decade now and have seen it change drastically. While it's still a charming and beautiful city, it has become overrun by tourists and has lost some of its small-town feel. The traffic can be unbearable and the cost of living has skyrocketed. It's not the same place I fell in love with years ago." - John D.

3. "St. Augustine is the perfect mix of laid-back beach town and historic city. There's always something to do, whether it's going to the beach, exploring the old forts, or trying out a new restaurant. The only downside is the heat and humidity during the summer, but that's to be expected in Florida." - Lily M.

4. "I had high hopes for St. Augustine, but unfortunately, it fell short. The job market is limited and the wages are low. It's also not the most welcoming place for diversity. As a person of color, I have faced discrimination and have not felt fully accepted by the community." - Marcus B.

Overall, it seems like living in St. Augustine has its perks, such as its picturesque setting and rich history, but also has its challenges, including high tourism, traffic, and limited job opportunities. As with any place, it's important to weigh the pros and cons before making the decision to relocate.

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Don't move here!!! - 6/4/2024
I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could.
When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant choices and some shopping. Now it is expensive, so crowded, full of traffic but has fewer choices of restaurants, shopping and grocery stores. It is just thousands and thousands of homes being built and trees being torn down. There seems to be a shortage of doctors and it is just a miserable place to live now.  Read More

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Losing Its Charm - 8/9/2021
Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South Florida. Read More

Over crowded - 5/8/2021
Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live Read More

Beautiful Beaches - 2/23/2020
It's a great place to have a second home. Just remember that it's the oldest city. Beautiful beaches. - Darrell Juvay Read More

S. A. is a drinking village with a drug problem - 8/11/2019
I moved here back in 2005, and at the time it was a nice quiet town on the surface. Now fast forward to 2019, traffic has increased precipitously, forests are being destroyed, and houses and housing developments are being brought up everywhere. There was a saying that it was a "drinking village with a fishing problem". It's still true, only, it's drug problem now more than a fishing problem. The only gig in town is the local hospital, or if you like to work hospitality, come on down. The cost of living is astronomical. If you perform a rental search, the only thing you will see are expensive duplexes and houses that go from anywhere from $1,200 to $ 1,400 and higher. THERE IS NOTHING TO RENT down here! The climate is another story altogether. It's Hot. It's humid, it's Florida. Horses suffer immeasurably down here. it's wet and hoof care is a challenge if you own a horse. If you're lucky to get a house with a well, be prepared to deal with hydrogen sulfide and (rotten eggs) and iron Read More

St. Augustine is the best place to live. - 9/1/2016
Americas oldest city was first settled by the Spanish in the 1565 making it the oldest city in America as evidenced by the Castillo de San Marco and other old if not ancient architectural features. The town's proximity to the Gulf Stream makes it breezy and comfortable. Entertainment and dining options in the historic district are are endless. Their is literally always something going on from the famous winter nights of lights to quality music event all year around. Cross the Bridge of Lions and get ready for world class surfing at Anastasia Island. If you want to check out homes available visit www.gulfstreamrealtors.com Read More

Cost of Living - 9/11/2013
I would recommend if anyone moves to Jacksonville Florida to work, check out
St Augustine, lower crime, fairly reasonable home prices as well as rentals, very friendly community.
We were transferred here, and currently do Not live in St Augustine, but probably will in a few months. Unless my husband is transferred. I would Not recommend for anyone to come here without doing a little background and homework about the area. High Rental prices, high utilities,and deposits also can be outrageous. Also to transfer a car registration it was over 400.00. Where we were living before moving here it was well affordable. Here, it's really not, Anyone moving here should be making around 60,000 to live decently. Their food is outrageous because most of it is shipped here. Your car insurance will go up at least 80.00 more per month because of the bad drivers, who I was told elderly, but from what I'm seeing, it's probably alcohol or drugs, making them drive like this. Then Read More

Just one PROBLEM!! - 4/7/2013
Been here 5 years!!! Its a beautiful area to live in like most of Florida but what people have to keep in mind is that Florida is not a state to move into if your a blue collar worker with no higher educational degree like a bachelors or higher!!! So be forewarn, do not move to Florida and expect to make a good living as a factory, construction or any other type of non degree job. The pay in all of Florida is minimal at best!! Housing is not as cheap has realtors make it seem. Keep in mind taxes and utilities cost, especially electric. Also hurricane season means possible damages you will have to spend money on and those are up in the thousands not a few hundred. Crime is mostly in the black neighborhoods, shootings and heavy drug problems are very well present but are also well segregated. You will see pockets of white bikers gangs and the obvious trailer trash bringing in meth and other hard drugs along with prostitution. But like any and every city you cant escape crime. Over all Read More

Job search - 4/5/2012
I am very interesting in moving here because of all the Read More
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One of the nicest cities we found in the US - 2/22/2012
My wife and I traveled over 50,000 in a motor home around America. Besides sightseeing, we were also looking for places to live for the colder months. We discovered St. Augustine and it just spoke to us, sio we bought a condo here near the ocean. The quality of life is excellent and the weather is much milder during the winter months than up north. It can get cold, but doesn't usually stay cold for long, and no snow. There are lots of interesting things to see and do here if you look for them. The downtown can be VERY touristy, with obnoxious trams circulating tourists by the droves during vacation periods, but that also brings commerce and revenue to the city. Shopping is pretty good, but the larger stores are in Jacksonville, requiring an occasional trip for some things. Crime doesn't seem to be an issue, except in certain low-income neighborhoods. Taxes are moderate, we hear from friends that the schools aren't too bad (for Florida, a state not especially committed to having good Read More

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