Living in St. Petersburg, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Petersburg · Census data 2020–2024
St. Petersburg has 262,732 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $75,192 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $371,100, the median rent is $1,663/month.
St. Petersburg at a glance
- Population
- 262,732
- Median age
- 43.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $75,192State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $371,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,663/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is St. Petersburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in St. Petersburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Petersburg the median home value is $371,100, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,663 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,987 a month in housing costs.
St. Petersburg median household income
The median household income in St. Petersburg is $75,192 and the income per person is $51,961. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Petersburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 141,508
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.14
St. Petersburg demographics
- Population
- 262,732
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 119,244
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Petersburg ›
Education in St. Petersburg
42.6% of adults 25 and older in St. Petersburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Petersburg
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
St. Petersburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 262,732 | $75,192 | $371,100 | $1,663 |
| Gulfport | 11,734 | $71,203 | $366,200 | $1,555 |
| Lealman | 20,567 | $45,308 | $196,400 | $1,247 |
| Bear Creek | 2,179 | $66,923 | $373,100 | $1,788 |
| Kenneth City | 5,012 | $49,347 | $241,200 | $1,649 |
| South Pasadena | 5,320 | $53,075 | $350,200 | $1,792 |
| St. Pete Beach | 8,805 | $114,583 | $675,700 | $1,811 |
| West Lealman | 14,944 | $51,589 | $169,100 | $1,302 |
| Treasure Island | 6,553 | $87,107 | $621,600 | $1,631 |
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What is the median household income in St. Petersburg, FL?
The median household income in St. Petersburg is $75,192, about the same as 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. Petersburg?
The median home value in St. Petersburg is $371,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in St. Petersburg?
The median gross rent in St. Petersburg is $1,663 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is St. Petersburg, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in St. Petersburg?
The median age in St. Petersburg is 43.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in St. Petersburg?
The average commute to work in St. Petersburg is 26 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Petersburg?
The unemployment rate in St. Petersburg is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Petersburg?
42.6% of adults in St. Petersburg 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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