Franklin County, Florida
St. George Island Real Estate and Local Guide
A quiet Gulf-front barrier island of beach homes and vacation rentals with a small commercial strip and no high-rise development.
Living in St. George Island
Dr. Beach ranked St. George Island the No. 1 beach in the United States in 2023. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $96,250 median household
EducationAbout 60.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyFranklin County
Homes in St. George Island
Single-family homesRoughly 94.2% of housing units
- About 96.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, one of the highest ownership rates in the region.
- The median home value is about $628,500, reflecting the island's Gulf-front beach market.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes St. George Island home
Cape St. George Lighthouse
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Reconstructed 1852-design lighthouse with a climbable tower and museum
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Barrier-island state park covering the eastern nine miles with beaches, camping, and birding
St. George Island areas to know
St. George's Plantation
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Private gated community on the west end with a residential airstrip