City profile
St. Marys, GA
Camden County · Population 19,166
St. Marys is a town in Camden County, GA with about 19,166 residents and a typical home value near $312,000. It is 30 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
55°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
228
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$312,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,928
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
94
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.89%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.39%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 55/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Wildfire, Coastal flooding
Nearest major airport
19 mi to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 32% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
19,166
Black population
14.5%
County
Camden County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸GA is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: summer heat, hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 19,166 residents
- Typical home value about $312,000
- 30 miles from Jacksonville, FL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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