St. Augustine is known to many as a great place to visit. It is our nation's oldest city and most Floridians visit St. Augustine in the summer. All Florida school children visit St. Augustine as part of their Florida history class.

But, there is more to St. Augustine. It is also a wonderful place to live. With no state income tax as well as many other tax benefits consistent with the state of Florida. St. Augustine residents enjoy a lower crime and better schools than other parts of Florida.

While other parts of Florida are known for one season, traffic, over-crowding, hurricanes, high insurance rates, high rises, congested beaches, etc. St. Augustine is unique.

Life is slower in St. Augustine and we like it like that! We know our neighbors and members in the community. St. Augustine has a small town feel, but with much culture, history, events, great independent restaurants, schools and health care. Here are some of the things that make St. Augustine and St. Johns County a great place to live:

• St. Johns County is the #1 school district in the state of Florida

• Multiple seasons

•  Historic lack of hurricanes

• Fabulous Health Care

• An active artists' colony with many art galleries and museums and a wonderful St. Johns Cultural Council
   
• Flagler College - a top ranked college
   
• 42 Miles of beaches, plus the St. Johns River, and the Intracoastal Waterway --- tons of recreational activities.
   
• Activities every week for visitors and residents to enjoy
   
• Lower property tax rate than neighboring Jacksonville (Duval County); lowest sales tax rate in Florida
   
• Minimal traffic
   
• Access to Jacksonville for the Jacksonville Symphony, Jaguars, Jacksonville Suns, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, etc.
   
• EMMA Concert Series - quality music & dance performances at modest prices
   
• St. Augustine Amphitheater - top acts performing in one of the best outdoor venues in the U.S.
   
• Flagler Forum on Government & Public Policy - top speakers presenting insights to the community