Living in St. Pete Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Pete Beach · Census data 2020–2024
St. Pete Beach has 8,805 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median household income is $114,583 (54% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $675,700, the median rent is $1,811/month.
St. Pete Beach at a glance
- Population
- 8,805
- Median age
- 62.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $114,583State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $675,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,811/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is St. Pete Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 88% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in St. Pete Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Pete Beach the median home value is $675,700, 103% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,811 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,906 a month in housing costs.
St. Pete Beach median household income
The median household income in St. Pete Beach is $114,583 and the income per person is $96,268. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Pete Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,400
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 40.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.76
40.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. Pete Beach has many vacation and second homes.
St. Pete Beach demographics
- Population
- 8,805
- Median age
- 62.8
- Under 18
- 4.7%
- 65 and older
- 44.8%
- Households
- 5,000
- Foreign-born
- 13%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Pete Beach ›
Education in St. Pete Beach
56% of adults 25 and older in St. Pete Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Pete Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 30.6%
- Drive alone
- 60.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
St. Pete Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Beach | 8,805 | $114,583 | $675,700 | $1,811 |
| South Pasadena | 5,320 | $53,075 | $350,200 | $1,792 |
| Gulfport | 11,734 | $71,203 | $366,200 | $1,555 |
| Bear Creek | 2,179 | $66,923 | $373,100 | $1,788 |
| Treasure Island | 6,553 | $87,107 | $621,600 | $1,631 |
| Tierra Verde | 4,108 | $150,747 | $865,400 | $2,665 |
| Madeira Beach | 3,953 | $75,781 | $722,800 | $2,326 |
| St. Petersburg | 262,732 | $75,192 | $371,100 | $1,663 |
| Kenneth City | 5,012 | $49,347 | $241,200 | $1,649 |
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What is the median household income in St. Pete Beach, FL?
The median household income in St. Pete Beach is $114,583, 54% higher 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 St. Pete Beach?
The median home value in St. Pete Beach is $675,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in St. Pete Beach?
The median gross rent in St. Pete Beach is $1,811 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is St. Pete Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 88% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in St. Pete Beach?
The median age in St. Pete Beach is 62.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in St. Pete Beach?
The average commute to work in St. Pete Beach is 26 minutes; 30.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Pete Beach?
The unemployment rate in St. Pete Beach is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Pete Beach?
56% of adults in St. Pete Beach 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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