The Town FilesSeminole, Florida
City in Pinellas County · population 19,364 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $348,500
- Household income
- $75,774
- Jan low / Jul high
- 53° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 109
- Median age
- 55.3
Seminole is a city of 19,364 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $348,500, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more vibrant than 79% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 78% of Florida towns, hipper than 76% of Florida towns.
How Seminole 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 Seminole is worth $348,500, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $75,774, which is more affordable than 49% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,708 a month. 72.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Seminole | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $348,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,708 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $75,774 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 72.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.2% | — |
Who lives in Seminole
| People | Seminole | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.0% | — |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Seminole
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
109 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seminole since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 5.4 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 25 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 Seminole itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Seminole
10 public schools with 7,843 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSCEOLA FUNDAMENTAL HIGH | 9-12 | 1,715 | 22.9 |
| SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,388 | 21.4 |
| OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 986 | 17.6 |
| SEMINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 766 | 18.7 |
| STARKEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 610 | 16.1 |
| BAUDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 554 | 14.6 |
| RICHARD O JACOBSON TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL AT SEMINOLE | 9-12 | 553 | 20.5 |
| BARDMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 445 | 14.8 |
| ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 424 | 14.6 |
| SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 402 | 13.0 |
Towns near Seminole
- Bay Pines, FL1.9 mi · 3,106 people · home $287,000
- Bardmoor, FL2.2 mi · 9,852 people · home $334,700
- West Lealman, FL3.2 mi · 16,438 people · home $169,100
- Madeira Beach, FL3.3 mi · 3,895 people · home $722,800
- Ridgecrest, FL3.5 mi · 2,966 people · home $303,400
- Largo, FL4.6 mi · 82,485 people · home $229,100
- Kenneth City, FL4.7 mi · 5,047 people · home $241,200
- Pinellas Park, FL4.8 mi · 53,093 people · home $278,900
Seminole questions
Is Seminole, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Seminole scores better for retirees than 61% of Florida towns and quieter than 35%. 33.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.3).
How much does a house cost in Seminole?
The median owner-occupied home in Seminole is valued at $348,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,774, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,708 a month.
What is the weather like in Seminole?
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 Seminole get tornadoes?
109 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seminole 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)