At a Glance
Median Income
$108,931
$93,476 per capita
Home Value
$639,900
Zillow: $301,365
Median Rent
$1,753/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
2,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How St. Pete Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Pete Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Pete Beach a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Pete Beach residents earn a median household income of $108,931 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $93,476. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 St. Pete Beach is $639,900 , 127% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,365. Median rent is $1,753/month, with 27.1% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
St. Pete Beach reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,116/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.2% of adults in St. Pete Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Pete Beach has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,832
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density4,146/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,931
Per Capita$93,476
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$78,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
B
Home Value$639,900
Rent$1,753
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$301,365
Housing Units8,054
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property2,116/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary165/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed270 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries27
Did You Know?
St. Pete Beach was founded in 1957.
The median home in St. Pete Beach was built in 1972.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.