St. Johns County 2026: The Only Moving Guide You’ll Ever Need!
Video Overview & Insights
Thinking about relocating to St. Johns County, Florida? This is your complete, up-to-date 2026 guide! Local real estate expert and lifelong St. Johns County resident Demi Judd breaks down everything you need to know about moving to this popular Northeast Florida destination — from the four cities that make up the county, to the current housing market, top neighborhoods, schools, hurricanes, bugs, wildlife, and more.
Whether you're two weeks or two years away from your move, this video answers the most frequently asked questions from out-of-state buyers and gives you a real local's perspective (not a tourist's) on life in St. Augustine, St. Johns, Ponte Vedra, and beyond.
In this video, you'll learn:
✅ The 4 cities within St. Johns County and what makes each unique
✅ Who's moving here and why (jobs, schools, taxes, lifestyle)
✅ 2026 housing market update — pricing, days on market, new construction vs. resale
✅ Best established & new construction neighborhoods
✅ HOA vs. CDD fees explained
✅ Schools, bullying policies, and education options
✅ Bugs, wildlife, and hurricane risk — the honest truth
✅ Weather, traffic, and infrastructure updates
✅ How to get started on your relocation journey
📍 Want a personalized Discovery Tour or free relocation guide? Reach out to Demi Judd — your local "super connector" for all things St. Johns County!
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Timeline Breakdown
1:54 – The 4 cities of St. Johns County (St. Johns, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra/Nocatee)
3:50 – Housing options across the county
4:16 – Who's moving to St. Johns County & where they're coming from
5:31 – Why people move here: schools, taxes, jobs, lifestyle
8:36 – When to start your relocation process (2 weeks vs. 2 years out)
11:54 – 2026 housing market update (pricing, balance, days on market)
14:51 – Favorite resale neighborhoods (Palencia, Julington Creek Plantation, The Shores, Fruit Cove)
17:12 – Favorite new construction neighborhoods (Nocatee, Beacon Lake, Beachwalk, Shearwater, Silverleaf, etc.)
17:57 – HOA fees explained
19:04 – CDD fees explained
21:00 – Top new construction picks for 2026
21:39 – Rapid-fire FAQ session begins
21:56 – HOA/CDD pros and cons
23:21 – Wildlife & bugs (gnats, mosquitoes, horse flies, alligators, snakes)
25:14 – Home insurance costs in St. Johns County
26:02 – Discovery Tour walkthrough demo
26:57 – Schools (public, private, charter, academies)
29:25 – Hurricanes and storm risk in Northeast Florida
30:30 – Weather and seasons
31:34 – Traffic and the First Coast Expressway
33:19 – Relocation guides & resources available
34:47 – Final wrap-up and how to connect with Demi
Demi Judd
Relocation Specialist | St Johns County Local
Broker Associate | Keller Williams
📲 Call/Text: 904-687-9075
📲 Email: Demi@RelocalFL.com
👨💻 Website: ReLocalFlorida.com
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