The Town FilesSt. Petersburg, Florida
City in Pinellas County · population 258,308 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $371,100
- Household income
- $75,192
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 87
- Median age
- 43.1
St. Petersburg is a city of 258,308 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $371,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks hipper than 95% of Florida towns, more walkable than 93% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Florida towns.
How St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg is worth $371,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $75,192, which is more affordable than 41% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,663 a month. 62.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Petersburg | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $371,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,663 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $75,192 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.1% | — |
Who lives in St. Petersburg
| People | St. Petersburg | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.6% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.7% | — |
| Work from home | 21.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in St. Petersburg
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
87 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Petersburg since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 15, 1958 about 6.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 105 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 3.00 inches on May 3, 2001.
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 St. Petersburg itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in St. Petersburg
19 public schools with 11,069 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST. PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,710 | 20.6 |
| GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,131 | 15.1 |
| LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 895 | 19.0 |
| JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8 | K-8 | 816 | 15.1 |
| JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 791 | 19.3 |
| BAY POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 655 | 17.2 |
| BAY VISTA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 601 | 14.3 |
| PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 569 | 12.4 |
| CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 462 | 12.5 |
| NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 448 | 13.2 |
| LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 440 | 13.8 |
| BAY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 401 | 11.8 |
Towns near St. Petersburg
- Gulfport, FL4.2 mi · 11,783 people · home $366,200
- Lealman, FL4.6 mi · 21,189 people · home $196,400
- Kenneth City, FL5.7 mi · 5,047 people · home $241,200
- South Pasadena, FL5.9 mi · 5,353 people · home $350,200
- St. Pete Beach, FL6.6 mi · 8,879 people · home $675,700
- West Lealman, FL7.0 mi · 16,438 people · home $169,100
- Treasure Island, FL7.6 mi · 6,584 people · home $621,600
- Pinellas Park, FL7.7 mi · 53,093 people · home $278,900
St. Petersburg questions
Is St. Petersburg, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Petersburg scores better for retirees than 35% of Florida towns and quieter than 24%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in St. Petersburg?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Petersburg is valued at $371,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,192, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,663 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg get tornadoes?
87 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Petersburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 15, 1958. 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)