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St. Petersburg is a large city of 259,343 in Florida, with a median household income of $70,333
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
St. Petersburg stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether St. Petersburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. Petersburg 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
St. Petersburg's overall cost of living index is 103.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Petersburg costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
St. Petersburg, FL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$289,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,410
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
St. Petersburg's violent crime rate is 619.6 per 100,000 residents
— 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
619.6 /100k
Property Crime
2458.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. Petersburg is served primarily by PINELLAS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Petersburg, 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
40.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. Petersburg sees average highs of 69.0°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
St. Petersburg's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts St. Petersburg roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $289,000 and median rent is $1,410/month.
St. Petersburg's violent crime rate is 619.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2458.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Petersburg are operated by PINELLAS.
The district has 90 elementary, 20 middle, and 30 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 40.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Petersburg, FL has a population of 259,343, a median household income of $70,333, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
St. Petersburg averages 69.0°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
St. Petersburg, FL is covered by 10 ZIP codes: 33702, 33710, 33713, 33712, 33716, 33705, 33703, 33711, 33704, 33701.
The population of St. Petersburg, Florida is 259,343 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Petersburg: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $289,000, median household income $70,333, crime index 145 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Petersburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
