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Sawgrass, FL
Census-designated place in St. Johns County, Florida.
Population
4,929
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,629
ZIP codes
0
Sawgrass and its ZIP codes
Sawgrass at a glance
- Sawgrass is about 3.9 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $122,500 a year, 64% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $888,500 (about 2.5 times the Florida figure) and median rent is $1,951 a month.
Local data for Sawgrass, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sawgrass, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$122,500
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$888,500
Median rent
$1,951/mo
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
64.1%
Median age
58.5
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (841), Irish Americans (613), Italian Americans (326).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Johns County. PPP loans are for Sawgrass.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,214
100,949 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$93,079
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $9,804 per person
How people get to work
Sawgrass, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sawgrass, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
742
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22,491
23.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 49°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sawgrass, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Sawgrass
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Palm ValleyCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 12.2 |
| Jacksonville BeachCity | 6.5 mi | 7.3 |
| NocateeCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 26.8 |
| Neptune BeachCity | 9.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Atlantic BeachCity | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| Fruit CoveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 16.1 |
| World Golf VillageCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 27 |
| Vilano BeachCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| St. AugustineCity | 20 mi | 9.5 |
| Orange ParkTown | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| Fleming IslandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 15.8 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 22 mi | 747.3 |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook TerraceCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| Green Cove SpringsCity | 23 mi | 8.6 |
| St. Augustine SouthCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 13.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sawgrass, FL in?
- Sawgrass is in St. Johns County, Florida.
- What is the population of Sawgrass, FL?
- About 4,929 people live in Sawgrass, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sawgrass?
- Nearby places include Palm Valley (1.3 mi), Jacksonville Beach (6.5 mi), Nocatee (7.1 mi), Neptune Beach (9.1 mi), Atlantic Beach (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023