Florida · Metropolitan Area
St. Pete Beach is a small city in Florida with a population of 8,832. Residents earn $108,931 per year, which is 45% above the national average.
Based on current data, St. Pete Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. St. Pete Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Pete Beach is $108,931, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places St. Pete Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in St. Pete Beach is $639,900, making it a premium housing market at 127% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,753 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 431 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,388 per 100,000, 124% above the national average.
St. Pete Beach is a highly educated community — 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
St. Pete Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,931 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $93,476 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,298 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $101,044 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 41,518 |
| County GDP | $78,131M |
| Restaurants | 2,553 |
| Healthcare | 3,955 |
| Retail | 3,778 |
| Manufacturing | 1,058 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,984 |
| 157% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.40% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
| Census Median | $639,900 |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $649,950 |
| Median List Price | $649,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $454 |
| Homes Sold | 22 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.7% |
| Price Drops | 26.9% |
| Inventory | 242 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,753 |
| 51% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,984 |
| 157% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.40% |
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.2% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.1% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,370/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,955 |
| Total Violent | 431.4/100K |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 52.6/100K |
| Robbery | 52.6/100K |
| Assault | 326.2/100K |
| Total Property | 4,388.1/100K |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 484.1/100K |
| Theft | 3,609.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 294.6/100K |
| Arson | 21.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7168°N, 82.7396°W |
| County FIPS | 12103 |
Winner: Republican by 5.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.2% |
| 70% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,146/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,955 |
| Restaurants | 2,553 |
| Retail Stores | 3,778 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |