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The direct answer: Florida has grown considerably faster than the country as a whole.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau data shown in this graphic, Florida’s population increased approximately 8.9% from April 2020 to July 2025, compared with approximately 3.1% for the United States.
That represents roughly 1.92 million additional Florida residents.
But population growth alone doesn’t tell the whole real estate story.
For buyers and sellers in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, and Northeast Florida, the more important questions are:
Where are people moving?
Is housing supply keeping pace?
How is new construction affecting existing homes?
Are infrastructure, schools, services, and amenities supporting that growth?
And how is growth affecting the specific neighborhood and price point you’re considering?
Michelle’s Professional Insight
Population growth can create housing demand, but local market conditions ultimately determine what that growth means for an individual homeowner or buyer.
That is why I believe the numbers are the starting point, not the answer.
My Framework
LISTEN | Understand your goals and why you’re considering a move.
ANALYZE | Evaluate population trends, inventory, pricing, new construction, and local buyer behavior.
STRATEGIZE | Determine what those trends mean for your specific property or purchase.
NEGOTIATE | Use local market knowledge to identify leverage and protect your interests.
ACHIEVE | Make the decision that best supports your long-term goals.
With Florida continuing to grow, how could that growth affect your next real estate decision in Northeast Florida?
Michelle Ortelli | Trusted Real Estate Advisor in Northeast Florida
Helping Homeowners in St. Augustine | St. Johns County | Northeast Florida Sell with Confidence
Residential | Relocation | Second Homes | Expired Listings
904-570-8130 | mortelli@cbvfl.com | www.ortelliteam.com/contactme
Source shown in graphic: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 Population Estimates.
