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130 discussions from residents and visitors

Santiago Jimenez

Things that make St. Petersburg unique

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $73,118, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Traffic can be rough during rush...

4 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Stephen C.

Is St. Petersburg worth it salary-wise?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 32-year-old lawyer and Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,542 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this?

4 replies 22 upvotes jobs
Donna S.

Housing market in St. Petersburg — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $331,500. Prices are reasonable compared to major metros. For those renting, typical rent is $1542. Is now a good time to buy in St. Petersburg? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

8 replies 4 upvotes housing
Amy M.

Best coffee shops in St. Petersburg?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider — St. Petersburg sits at 595.5 per 100K. Let me know your thoughts.

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Landon Clark

Best restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Just moved here 16 months ago and Median household income is $73,118, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great.

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Cooper Garcia

Is St. Petersburg good for remote workers?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Houston and It's a a mid-size city city with about 261K people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has inve...

2 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Carter

Things that make St. Petersburg unique

So, I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $331,500, which seems about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots? Any help is appreciated.

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Benjamin Sanchez

How are the schools in St. Petersburg?

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $331,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider — St. Petersburg sits at 595.5 per 100K. With a population of 261K, St. Petersburg is a mid-size city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be ro...

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Lucy Cruz

Day-to-day life in St. Petersburg, FL

The median home value here is around $331,500, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some gett...

6 replies 42 upvotes living
minneapolis_lily

Is public transit usable in St. Petersburg?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $73,118 in St. Petersburg. You can expect to pay around $1,542 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? People here are genuinely ...

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Asher Sanders

How are the schools in St. Petersburg?

Hey, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

3 replies 5 upvotes qa
Ezekiel Watson

Worst things about St. Petersburg nobody talks about

I work in healthcare and Crime rate is something to consider — St. Petersburg sits at 595.5 per 100K. With a population of 261K, St. Petersburg is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $73,118 in St. Petersburg. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you kno...

1 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Ezekiel Watson

Best apartments in St. Petersburg under ?

Hello, I'm a 43-year-old project manager and With a population of 261K, St. Petersburg is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $331,500, which seems about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Hones...

20 replies 50 upvotes housing
Sophia Rivera

Housing market in St. Petersburg right now

First post here. I relocated for work and There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Vivian

Best kept secrets of St. Petersburg, FL

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Median household income is $73,118, which feels about average for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 261K people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated.

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Lucy Cruz

St. Petersburg housing prices — when will it stop?

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $331,500 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $331,500, which seems about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The subur...

0 replies 12 upvotes housing
Carter

Best neighborhoods to rent in St. Petersburg?

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider — St. Petersburg sits at 595.5 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in rece...

6 replies 33 upvotes housing
Alexander Evans

Studio apartments in St. Petersburg — options?

Average temperature is around 75°F, so it's warm year-round. You can expect to pay around $1,542 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider — St. Petersburg sits at 595.5 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods...

3 replies 12 upvotes housing
Landon Clark

Rent vs buy in St. Petersburg — what makes sense?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a mid-size city city with about 261K people. With a population of 261K, St. Petersburg is a mid-size city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? ...

1 replies 49 upvotes housing
Claire Baker

Life in St. Petersburg as a young professional

OK so The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $73,118, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 261K, St. Petersburg is a mid-size city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's n...

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Claire Baker

St. Petersburg housing prices — when will it stop?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $73,118 in St. Petersburg. Crime rate is something to consider — St. Petersburg sits at 595.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,542/month for a decent place. Median household income is $73,118,...

7 replies 1 upvotes housing
Benjamin

Best neighborhoods to rent in St. Petersburg?

Hey, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $331,500 on average. Household incomes average around $73,118 in St. Petersburg. Crime rate is something to consider — St. Petersburg sits at 595.5 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you k...

4 replies 1 upvotes housing
Amy M.

Things St. Petersburg needs to improve

Hey, It's a a mid-size city city with about 261K people. Average temperature is around 75°F, so it's warm year-round. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sens...

10 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Stephen C.

Housing market in St. Petersburg — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $331,500. Prices are reasonable compared to major metros. For those renting, typical rent is $1542. Is now a good time to buy in St. Petersburg? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

14 replies 58 upvotes housing
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