The Town FilesLealman, Florida
Community in Pinellas County · population 21,189 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $196,400
- Household income
- $45,308
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 101
- Median age
- 43.6
Lealman is a community of 21,189 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $196,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Florida towns, more walkable than 94% of Florida towns, hipper than 93% of Florida towns.
How Lealman ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lealman is worth $196,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $45,308, which is more affordable than 58% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,247 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lealman | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,247 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $45,308 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.7% | — |
Who lives in Lealman
| People | Lealman | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Lealman
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 54.3°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
101 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lealman since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 8.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 295 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 19, 2002.
Severe weather in Pinellas County since 1996
Pinellas County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Pinellas County
Pinellas County had 447,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,519 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Lealman itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Lealman
9 public schools with 6,188 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,762 | 21.0 |
| MEADOWLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 801 | 17.8 |
| SHORE ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 695 | 15.1 |
| NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 659 | 13.2 |
| SAWGRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 599 | 13.9 |
| LYNCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 484 | 15.1 |
| JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 401 | 12.9 |
| LEALMAN INNOVATION ACADEMY | 5-12 | 394 | 10.1 |
| LEALMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 393 | 13.6 |
Towns near Lealman
- Kenneth City, FL1.9 mi · 5,047 people · home $241,200
- Pinellas Park, FL3.1 mi · 53,093 people · home $278,900
- West Lealman, FL3.3 mi · 16,438 people · home $169,100
- St. Petersburg, FL4.6 mi · 258,308 people · home $371,100
- Bardmoor, FL4.9 mi · 9,852 people · home $334,700
- Gulfport, FL5.3 mi · 11,783 people · home $366,200
- South Pasadena, FL5.7 mi · 5,353 people · home $350,200
- Bay Pines, FL5.7 mi · 3,106 people · home $287,000
Lealman questions
Is Lealman, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lealman scores better for retirees than 25% of Florida towns and quieter than 24%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Lealman?
The median owner-occupied home in Lealman is valued at $196,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,308, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,247 a month.
What is the weather like in Lealman?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 54.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Lealman get tornadoes?
101 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lealman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)