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Port St. Joe

Port St. Joe hums with the melodies of a coastal community, where historic charm meets modern amenities, offering a gateway to adventure and exploration amidst the tranquil beauty of Florida's Forgotten Coast.

Welcome to Port St. Joe

The Area’s Largest City, and only two traffic lights

Port St. Joe is a quaint town located on St. Joseph Bay that offers many recreational activities with a “hometown feel”. Locally owned restaurants are plentiful in beautiful Port St. Joe offering good food from fresh seafood to wood fired pizzas and authentic Mexican cuisine. The bay is renowned for scallop harvesting as well as great in shore fishing or cast netting. For those looking for a round of golf, guests are welcome anytime at the St. Joe Country Club.
 

Shopping Opportunities

There are plenty of downtown retail shops for your shopping enjoyment. There’s a good selection of sporting goods, clothing, furniture, boutique and other types of stores available. If you’re looking for even more shopping and activities, Panama City and its big city amenities are less than 45 minutes away, including Panama City Beach’s Pier Park and the Panama City Mall.
 

Excellence in Education

With approximately 3,000 permanent residents, Port St. Joe can easily feel “at home”. Port St. Joe prides itself in its elementary, middle and high schools being “A” rated schools. Port St. Joe is the county seat for Gulf County and has a higher percentage of full time residents than its beach town neighbors. It also has a great selection of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
 

Remembering the Past

The town of Port St. Joe has some neat history dating back to the early 1800’s. Delegates convened in Port St Joe in 1839 and drafted Florida’s first Constitution.
 
For the better part of the 1950’s-1990’s the town was centered on jobs at the local paper mill. The major economic development focus has now shifted to recreation and tourism.
 

Embracing the Future

Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf opened in 2010 and has given a boost to the local economy and quality of life.
 
The town is home to Port St. Joe Marina, a first class facility accommodating vessels up to 80′ in length.
 
St. Joseph Bay and Port St. Joe offers one of the few deep water ports in the State of Florida, and a new Port of Port St. Joe facility is currently under development.
 
The recently opened Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City now offers convenient, affordable commercial and private air transportation to the Port St. Joe area.
 

Popular Local Events

Local festivities include a number of annual events. One of the most popular is the Scallop Festival, held in late summer each year. Christmas on the Coast and the Independence on the Coast (July 4th) are also popular events for tourists and locals alike.
 
Other weekend activities include fishing tournaments, music in the park events, sporting events, and parades.
 
Thanks to the mild climate along the Gulf of Mexico’s northern coastline, sports for all ages can be enjoyed year round.
 

Community

With over 30 places of worship, Church life is a very important part of this family-oriented community making Port St. Joe an ideal home town, great vacation destination, or winter retreat for all.
 
There’s always plenty to enjoy in this quiet coastal community, and plenty of good people to share it with.
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Overview for Port St. Joe, FL

3,680 people live in Port St. Joe, where the median age is 50.4 and the average individual income is $32,023. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,680

Total Population

50.4 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$32,023

Average individual Income

Around Port St. Joe, FL

There's plenty to do around Port St. Joe, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bayside Bakery & Cafe, Sugar Shack PSJ, and The Port Fine Wine & Spirits.

Name Category Distance Reviews
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Dining 0.59 miles 9 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 0.75 miles 12 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 0.82 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.39 miles 14 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining 0.66 miles 27 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.37 miles 50 reviews 4.7/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Port St. Joe, FL

Port St. Joe has 1,555 households, with an average household size of 2.27. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Port St. Joe do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,680 people call Port St. Joe home. The population density is 392.89 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,680

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

50.4

Median Age

49.81 / 50.19%

Men vs Women

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1,555

Total Households

2.27

Average Household Size

$32,023

Average individual Income

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Schools in Port St. Joe, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Port St. Joe. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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