St. Petersburg, Florida
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching St. Petersburg, FL.
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How much does it cost to live in St. Petersburg, FL?
For relocators asking how much St. Petersburg costs: the housing index sits at 112 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $331,500 and rents near $1,542. Local median income is about $73,118 and unemployment recently ran 4.4% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 25 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 595.5 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 112U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $331,500U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,542U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $73,118U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.4%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 25 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 595.5per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 89°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how St. Petersburg compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 267,102City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $73,118Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year7% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 112ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year12% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $331,500City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year9% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,542City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year14% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.4%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026Near U.S. rate (4.2%)U.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 25 minNear catalog avg (25 min)Catalog avg 25 min
- Walk Score
- 43Near catalog avg (45)Catalog avg 45
- Violent crime rate
- 595.5per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)6% above catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 3209.6per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)7% above catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 89°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals2.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 57°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals22.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 46.6 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals40% above catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 256As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear catalog avg (268)Catalog avg 268
Population trend
St. Petersburg grew 8.9% from 245,222 in 2010 to 267,102 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is St. Petersburg, FL expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, St. Petersburg runs 12 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 112 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $331,500 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,542 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in St. Petersburg, FL?
Budget first around $1,542/month rent or $331,500 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $331,500
- Median rent $1,542/month
- Median household income $73,118
What is the job market like in St. Petersburg, FL?
Labor-market context for St. Petersburg: unemployment 4.4% and median income $73,118. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.4% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $73,118
How long is the typical commute in St. Petersburg, FL?
Plan on roughly 25 minutes each way in St. Petersburg. Walk Score estimates around 43 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 25 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 43/100
Is St. Petersburg, FL safer than similar U.S. cities?
St. Petersburg's FBI-derived violent rate (~595.5/100k) sits at or above the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 595.5 per 100k
- Property 3209.6 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in St. Petersburg, FL?
St. Petersburg's climate profile: 89°F summer peaks, 57°F winter mornings, 46.6" annual rainfall, and 256 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 89°F
- Winter low 57°F
- 46.6 in rain · 256 sunny days
About 267,102 people live in St. Petersburg, FL. Households here report a median income near $73,118; our housing-derived cost index is about 112 (close to the national housing-cost baseline). Entry home prices around $331,500 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Subtropical summers, hurricane planning, and no state income tax loom large. Pack for 89°F summer peaks; winter mornings often settle near 57°F. Commutes average near 25 minutes one-way, with walkability near 43/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 4.4% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates near 595.5 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
St. Petersburg is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare St. Petersburg with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (St. Petersburg city, 1600000US1263000) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Pinellas County, July 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00092806 ST PETERSBURG AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19