St Marys : Georgia
Living a Small town Lifestyle in St Marys, Georgia
After St. Augustine, St. Mary's is the second oldest continually occupied town in the U.S. St. Mary's is a fast growing town in extreme southeastern Georgia with more than 17,000 residents. It is the access to Cumberland Island, one of the gorgeous Sea Islands off Georgia's southern coast.
St. Mary's gets a favorable mention by most people considering living in the area. It is near the naval base and has some military families living here. Obviously recreation is outstanding with so much waterfront everywhere. Many of the homes and downtown buildings are old and cute.
(Pictured above: Wild horse in front of abandoned Carnegie Mansion on nearby Cumberland Island)
Where to Retire in St Marys and Home Prices
There are many active adult communities in the area (see link at top right for St. Marys).
Real estate prices are quite reasonable for this area so close to prestigious Sea Island, St Simons Island, and Amelia Island (FL). The median home value in St. Mary's was $178,502 in early 2020 according to Zillow, which calls it a "Very Hot" market at this time.
What Is Special about St Marys
Just about everybody likes St. Mary's location near Georgia's Sea Islands. It is a relatively low key town in a great area.
What Is Not Special about St Marys
It is growing fast so there might be more traffic than you would like. Some neighboring towns will be unappealing to true Yankees.
Climate and Physical Environment
On the extreme edge of southeastern Georgia. This is the low country, marshy and flat, with many rivers and bays. The Sea Islands are nearby, as is beautiful Amelia Island, FL.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
For culture both Savannah and Jacksonville are not that far away. Fernandina Beach has some good restaurants, shops, and local culture.
Crime
Crime in St. Mary's is slightly below the national average.
Medical Facilities
Camden Medical Center is in St. Marys, Fernandina's Baptist Medical Center is 13 miles.
Transportation
Jacksonville International is the nearest big airport and it is about 21 miles.
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