At a Glance
Median Income
$60,465
$36,322 per capita
Home Value
$208,500
Zillow: $336,911
Median Rent
$1,482/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
1,999/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
14.5% smoking rate
How Largo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Largo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Largo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Largo residents earn a median household income of $60,465 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,322. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 41,518 business establishments, including 2,553 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Largo is $208,500 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,911. Median rent is $1,482/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Largo reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,999/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Largo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Largo has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population82,506
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density4,398/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.9%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,465
Per Capita$36,322
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$78,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,500
Rent$1,482
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$336,911
Housing Units46,408
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent281/100K
Property1,999/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault207/100K
Burglary160/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed270 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Largo was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
12.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 270 Mbps.
There are 2,553 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.