St. Petersburg, FL
Population 260,646 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA. Moving to or from St. Petersburg? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
260,646
Cost of living (RPP)
100.89
Annual avg temp
75°F
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $73,118 |
| Median age | 43.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $331,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,542/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.23 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.89 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 88.525, goods 95.47, services 125.839. Source: BEA, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
75°F
January low
54°F
July high
91°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 52.5". Station: ST PETERSBURG, FL US (1.1 mi away).
Jobs in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Total employment (MSA)
1,412,840
Median wage (annual)
$46,420
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 201,260 | $41,920 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 145,340 | $36,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 135,010 | $30,310 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 114,660 | $36,330 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 111,490 | $75,840 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Clearwater, FL 21 mi · 34 min Tampa, FL 23 mi · 30 min Lakeland, FL 56 mi · 1h 11m Orlando, FL 111 mi · 2h 15m Cape Coral, FL 112 mi · 2h 14m Gainesville, FL 155 mi · 3h 4m Palm Bay, FL 159 mi · 3h 22m Port St. Lucie, FL 184 mi · 3h 48m West Palm Beach, FL 198 mi · 4h 29m Jacksonville, FL 223 mi · 4h 27m