The Town FilesPinellas Park, Florida
City in Pinellas County · population 53,093 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $278,900
- Household income
- $63,432
- Jan low / Jul high
- 53° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 118
- Median age
- 44.5
Pinellas Park is a city of 53,093 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $278,900, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 90% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 83% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 78% of Florida towns.
How Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park is worth $278,900, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $63,432, which is more affordable than 55% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,631 a month. 69.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pinellas Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,631 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $63,432 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 69.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in Pinellas Park
| People | Pinellas Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.6% | — |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Pinellas Park
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
118 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pinellas Park 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 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 303 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 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 Pinellas Park itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Pinellas Park
12 public schools with 4,379 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINELLAS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,018 | 20.4 |
| SKYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 592 | 14.8 |
| PLATO ACADEMY PINELLAS PARK CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 537 | 14.1 |
| PINELLAS CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 484 | 14.2 |
| PINELLAS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 459 | 15.8 |
| MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEM | PK-5 | 439 | 14.6 |
| CROSS BAYOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 323 | 12.9 |
| ESE COUNTYWIDE | PK-12 | 209 | 104.5 |
| NINA HARRIS ESE CENTER | PK-12 | 144 | 5.1 |
| PINELLAS SECONDARY SCHOOL | 6-12 | 79 | 3.4 |
| RICHARD L. SANDERS SCHOOL | K-12 | 55 | 4.2 |
| PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS | 6-12 | 40 | 13.3 |
Towns near Pinellas Park
- Bardmoor, FL2.8 mi · 9,852 people · home $334,700
- Kenneth City, FL3.0 mi · 5,047 people · home $241,200
- Lealman, FL3.1 mi · 21,189 people · home $196,400
- West Lealman, FL3.3 mi · 16,438 people · home $169,100
- South Highpoint, FL3.7 mi · 5,018 people · home $241,300
- Feather Sound, FL3.7 mi · 3,607 people · home $415,800
- Seminole, FL4.8 mi · 19,364 people · home $348,500
- Bay Pines, FL5.2 mi · 3,106 people · home $287,000
Pinellas Park questions
Is Pinellas Park, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pinellas Park scores better for retirees than 21% of Florida towns and quieter than 26%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in Pinellas Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Pinellas Park is valued at $278,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,432, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,631 a month.
What is the weather like in Pinellas Park?
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 Pinellas Park get tornadoes?
118 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pinellas Park 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)