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St. Petersburg, FL

Founded 1876Pinellas CountyElev. 134 m
Population
260,646
Median home
$331,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
48
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is a city in Florida with about 260,646 residents. St. Petersburg was founded in 1876 and sits in Pinellas County. The median age is 43.1 and the median household income is $73,118. Homes carry a median value of $331,500, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (63.6%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
260,646
Median age
43.1
Median household income
$73,118
Per-capita income
$49,823
Poverty rate
11.7%
High-school grad or higher
93.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg. commute
25.4 min
Work from home
18.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White63.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Black19.2%
Asian3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.2%
Sales & office21%
Service16.5%
Production, transportation & material moving9.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$331,500
Median gross rent
$1,542/mo
Owner-occupied
63%
Median year built
1969
Households
116,772
Avg. household size
2.17

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

St. Petersburg has 48 public schools — 31 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 10 schools
Reading37%
Math38%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

GIBBS HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LEALMAN INNOVATION ACADEMYHighGrades 5–12
NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
PINELLAS MYCROSCHOOL OF INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIEHighGrades 9–12charter
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 10–12charter
ST. PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
STRIVE ACADEMYHighGrades 6–12
AZALEA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BAY POINT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
MEADOWLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTALMiddleGrades 6–8
TYRONE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime50% above national
St. Petersburg579
Florida283
United States386
↓ 3% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime38% above national
St. Petersburg2,688
Florida1,342
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, St. Petersburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around St. Petersburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Pinellas County
Coastal floodingVery High
Cold waveVery High
HurricaneVery High
LightningVery High
TornadoVery High
HailRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

St. Petersburg is in Pinellas County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

St. Petersburg was founded in 1876 and sits in Pinellas County. Elevation ~134 m.

Population trend
262K243K260,64620102024
Map of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
Where St. Petersburg is
JacksonvilleMiamiTampaOrlandoSt. PetersburgPort St. Lucie
Historic places

25 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Alexander HotelSnell ArcadeVeillard HouseCasa De Muchas FloresStudebaker BuildingU.S. Post OfficeWilliams, John C., HouseCentral High School
Notable people from St. Petersburg
Danielle CollinsViolett BeaneMonica RaymundMarreese SpeightsTerrence McNallyJohn KirbyTrayvon BromellNicole HaislettDawn OlivieriMike Rotunda
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Nearby cities
Largo (12 mi)Tampa (17 mi)Clearwater (17 mi)Lakeland (47 mi)North Port (56 mi)Kissimmee (84 mi)

Registered sex offenders in St. Petersburg, FL (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for St. Petersburg, Florida.

Willie N Wilson, 69ABSCONDER
St. Petersburg · 33704
AKA Charles Nelson, Charles N Nelson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

St. Petersburg — frequently asked

What is the population of St. Petersburg, Florida?
St. Petersburg has a population of about 260,646, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in St. Petersburg?
The median home value in St. Petersburg is $331,500, and the median gross rent is $1,542/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is St. Petersburg safe? What is the crime rate?
St. Petersburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 579 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does St. Petersburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pinellas County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg has 48 public schools (31 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in St. Petersburg?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near St. Petersburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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