Living in St. Petersburg, FL
Mid-size city in Florida
St. Petersburg is a mid-size city in Florida, home to about 261,000 people, with 2.5 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, much of daily life is walkable. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are a mix of apartments and houses.
Is St. Petersburg a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 8 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.7% property tax
- Easy flying: PIE is 11 mi away
- Sunny: more sunshine and clearer skies than most places
👎 Cons
- Fewer family amenities than most places
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Key facts
Living in St. Petersburg: common questions
What is the cost of living in St. Petersburg?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $428k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,530 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 101, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in St. Petersburg?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.7% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is St. Petersburg safe?
Violent crime is somewhat above the national rate (1.6× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg is warm all year: winter days average around 72°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does St. Petersburg get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from hurricanes, flooding and tornadoes: 13 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.58 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to St. Petersburg?
The nearest major airport is PIE, about 11 mi away.
How St. Petersburg scores
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