At a Glance
Median Income
$73,118
$49,823 per capita
Home Value
$331,500
Zillow: $347,178
Median Rent
$1,542/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
595/100K
3,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
341 sunny days/yr
How St. Petersburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Petersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Petersburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Petersburg residents earn a median household income of $73,118 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,823. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% 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. Petersburg is $331,500 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,178. Median rent is $1,542/month, with 33.0% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
St. Petersburg reports 595 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,210/100K. The murder rate is 6.4/100K.
Education
41.3% of adults in St. Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Petersburg has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population260,646
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density4,218/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,118
Per Capita$49,823
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$78,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
A
Home Value$331,500
Rent$1,542
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$347,178
Housing Units139,752
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent595/100K
Property3,210/100K
Murder6.4/100K
Assault431/100K
Burglary390/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days341/yr
Rain34.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed270 Mbps
EV Stations47
Libraries27
Did You Know?
St. Petersburg was founded in 1876.
The median home in St. Petersburg was built in 1969.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% 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.
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