Port St. Joe, FL Economy


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Port St. Joe, FL is a great city located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, offering lots of attractions and amenities to locals and visitors alike. The cost of living in Port St. Joe is higher than the US average, with two bedroom rent costing $1,650 compared to the US average of $1,430. The Grocery Cost Index in Port St. Joe is also higher at 102 versus 100 in the US overall. Locals can enjoy popular attractions such as the Cape San Blas Lighthouse and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, while businesses like Dockside Café & Raw Bar, Port City Deli & Café and Salty Coconut provide great food and entertainment options for residents and tourists alike.

Port St. Joe has an unemployment rate of 4.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Port St. Joe has seen the job market decrease by -4.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Port St. Joe
- The Sales Tax Rate for Port St. Joe is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Port St. Joe is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Port St. Joe
- The average income of a Port St. Joe resident is $32,023 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Port St. Joe resident is $61,827 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for seven years.  More

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We have owned here for 10 years and love it. The pace is slow but deliberate. The growth of the area stagnated when the economy stagnated but we have seen noticeable  More

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Housing in Port St. Joe is readily available, but not affordable. Ever since the paper mill closed several years ago the town has changed from a small close community  More

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