The Town FilesTreasure Island, Florida
City in Pinellas County · population 6,584 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $621,600
- Household income
- $87,107
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 94
- Median age
- 62.7
Treasure Island is a city of 6,584 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $621,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more seaside character than 99% of Florida towns, more upscale than 93% of Florida towns, more walkable than 92% of Florida towns.
How Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island is worth $621,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 7.1 times the median household income of $87,107, which is more affordable than 9% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,631 a month. 74.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Treasure Island | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $621,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,631 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $87,107 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 74.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 28.8% | — |
Who lives in Treasure Island
| People | Treasure Island | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 43.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 36.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Treasure Island
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
94 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Treasure Island since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 3, 1992 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 118 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 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 Treasure Island itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Towns near Treasure Island
- South Pasadena, FL2.0 mi · 5,353 people · home $350,200
- Madeira Beach, FL2.5 mi · 3,895 people · home $722,800
- Bay Pines, FL3.6 mi · 3,106 people · home $287,000
- St. Pete Beach, FL3.8 mi · 8,879 people · home $675,700
- Gulfport, FL3.8 mi · 11,783 people · home $366,200
- West Lealman, FL4.2 mi · 16,438 people · home $169,100
- Kenneth City, FL4.9 mi · 5,047 people · home $241,200
- Seminole, FL5.5 mi · 19,364 people · home $348,500
Treasure Island questions
Is Treasure Island, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Treasure Island scores better for retirees than 81% of Florida towns and quieter than 57%. 43.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.7).
How much does a house cost in Treasure Island?
The median owner-occupied home in Treasure Island is valued at $621,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,107, so homes cost about 7.1 times income. Median rent is $1,631 a month.
What is the weather like in Treasure Island?
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 Treasure Island get tornadoes?
94 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Treasure Island since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 3, 1992. 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)