The Town FilesMadeira Beach, Florida
City in Pinellas County · population 3,895 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $722,800
- Household income
- $75,781
- Jan low / Jul high
- 53° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 99
- Median age
- 58.9
Madeira Beach is a city of 3,895 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $722,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks hipper than 99% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 99% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 97% of Florida towns.
How Madeira Beach 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 Madeira Beach is worth $722,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 9.5 times the median household income of $75,781, which is more affordable than 2% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,326 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Madeira Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $722,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,326 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $75,781 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 9.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 28.6% | — |
Who lives in Madeira Beach
| People | Madeira Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.9% | — |
| Work from home | 22.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 46.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Madeira Beach
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 52.5°F. About 53.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
99 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madeira Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 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 8 deaths and 200 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 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 Madeira Beach itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Madeira Beach
1 public school with 1,334 students, about 18.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADEIRA BEACH FUNDAMENTAL K-8 | K-8 | 1,334 | 18.5 |
Towns near Madeira Beach
- Bay Pines, FL1.7 mi · 3,106 people · home $287,000
- Treasure Island, FL2.5 mi · 6,584 people · home $621,600
- Seminole, FL3.3 mi · 19,364 people · home $348,500
- West Lealman, FL3.6 mi · 16,438 people · home $169,100
- South Pasadena, FL4.3 mi · 5,353 people · home $350,200
- Bardmoor, FL4.8 mi · 9,852 people · home $334,700
- Kenneth City, FL4.9 mi · 5,047 people · home $241,200
- Gulfport, FL6.0 mi · 11,783 people · home $366,200
Madeira Beach questions
Is Madeira Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Madeira Beach scores better for retirees than 74% of Florida towns and quieter than 26%. 28.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.9).
How much does a house cost in Madeira Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Madeira Beach is valued at $722,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,781, so homes cost about 9.5 times income. Median rent is $2,326 a month.
What is the weather like in Madeira Beach?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 52.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Madeira Beach get tornadoes?
99 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madeira Beach 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)