What are the schools like in Largo, FL?

Largo is served primarily by PINELLAS. The district operates 90 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 30 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Largo?

The median household income in Largo, FL is $56,266 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Largo, FL?

Largo has an average high temperature of 70.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches.

Largo, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Largo, FL affordable or expensive?

Largo's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Largo is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $184,500 and the median rent is $1,350 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Largo, FL?

Largo has a violent crime rate of 361.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2286.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Largo, FL a Good Place to Live?

Largo is a mid-sized city of 82,541 in Florida, with a median household income of $56,266 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Largo stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Largo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Largo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.4

Largo's overall cost of living index is 103.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Largo costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Largo, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$184,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,350	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,266	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Largo's violent crime rate is 361.5 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

361.5 /100k

Property Crime

2286.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Largo is served primarily by PINELLAS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Largo, FL	National Avg
School District	PINELLAS	—
Elementary Schools	90	—
Middle Schools	20	—
High Schools	30	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Largo sees average highs of 70.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 53.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Largo, FL
Average High — January	70.6°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	53.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Largo, FL	National Avg
Population	82,541	—
Median Age	48.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	15.2%	22.2%
65 and over	26.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ridgecrest, FL 3 mi Belleair Bluffs, FL 3 mi Belleair, FL 3 mi South Highpoint, FL 3 mi Bardmoor, FL 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Largo

Largo, FL is covered by 5 ZIP codes:

33771 33770 33774 33760 33778

Largo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Largo, FL affordable or expensive?

Largo's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Largo roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $184,500 and median rent is $1,350/month.

What is the crime rate in Largo, FL?

Largo's violent crime rate is 361.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2286.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Largo?

Public schools in Largo are operated by PINELLAS. The district has 90 elementary, 20 middle, and 30 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Largo, FL a good place to live?

Largo, FL has a population of 82,541, a median household income of $56,266, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Largo?

Largo averages 70.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Largo?

Largo, FL is covered by 5 ZIP codes: 33771, 33770, 33774, 33760, 33778.

What is the population of Largo?

The population of Largo, Florida is 82,541 with a median age of 48.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Largo?

Key numbers for living in Largo: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $184,500, median household income $56,266, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Largo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.