Living in Largo, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Largo · Census data 2020–2024
Largo has 82,617 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $62,096 (17% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $229,100, the median rent is $1,618/month.
Largo at a glance
- Population
- 82,617
- Median age
- 49.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $62,096State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $229,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,618/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Largo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Largo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Largo the median home value is $229,100, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,618 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,655 a month in housing costs.
Largo median household income
The median household income in Largo is $62,096 and the income per person is $37,939. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Largo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 46,806
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.16
Largo demographics
- Population
- 82,617
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 37,548
- Foreign-born
- 13%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Largo ›
Education in Largo
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Largo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Largo
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Largo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largo | 82,617 | $62,096 | $229,100 | $1,618 |
| Ridgecrest | 3,571 | $50,428 | $303,400 | $1,614 |
| Belleair Bluffs | 2,070 | $58,953 | $415,900 | $1,388 |
| Belleair | 4,428 | $117,083 | $633,300 | $2,281 |
| Harbor Bluffs | 3,076 | $140,972 | $673,100 | — |
| Bardmoor | 10,292 | $89,400 | $334,700 | $1,706 |
| South Highpoint | 4,174 | $61,105 | $241,300 | $1,197 |
| Belleair Beach | 1,526 | $164,063 | $1,015,100 | $3,501 |
| Indian Rocks Beach | 3,664 | $98,611 | $738,800 | $1,863 |
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What is the median household income in Largo, FL?
The median household income in Largo is $62,096, 17% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Largo?
The median home value in Largo is $229,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Largo?
The median gross rent in Largo is $1,618 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Largo, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Largo?
The median age in Largo is 49.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Largo?
The average commute to work in Largo is 25 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Largo?
The unemployment rate in Largo is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Largo?
27.4% of adults in Largo have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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