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St. Petersburg

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  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • City in Florida
  • 379 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    B-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    A
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    A-
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St. Petersburg is a city in Florida with a population of 256,031. St. Petersburg is in Pinellas County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in St. Petersburg offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In St. Petersburg there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many young professionals live in St. Petersburg and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in St. Petersburg are above average.
About St. Petersburg...
Population
256,031

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$165,000
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,015
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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St. Petersburg Rankings

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  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      450.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      51.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      189.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      671.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,269.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      370.9
      284
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    • 24/7 Whole home protection with no contract
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in St. Petersburg

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,622
    National
    $55,322
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    St. Petersburg Reviews

    379 reviews
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    St Petersburg is fantastic! We have two colleges, and several branches of a technical institute, whatever you like to eat, you can find it in St Petersburg, and there’s always something to do here.

    St Petersburg is home to St Petersburg College, USF St Pete, and Pinellas Technical Institute, so no matter what you’d like to study, there is an option here.

    There are several restaurants which serve exclusively vegan foods, and foods from many different countries, such as Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, Cuban, and Lebanese.

    There are events and activities constantly. St Petersburg is home to thbe Tampa Bay Rays, we have block parties on the first Friday of every month, and downtown is full of amazing museums and galleries.

    Whatever you’re interested in, you can likely find it in St Petersburg.
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    St. Petersburg is the place to be! Whether you're shopping, dining, or having a fun night out with friends, there's never a dull moment. I recently went out with my friends and we had so much fun. I moved here from Orlando and unless you're 21+, there's not much to do downtown after 6pm. St. Petersburg and the surrounding area also have the best beaches by far. The water always seems to be the perfect temperature and time flies by as you’re relaxing on the sand. My favorite part is that there are always multitudinous opportunities to see wildlife. Whether it’s sanctuaries or aquariums, St. Petersburg has everything that animal lovers like me want.
    The city of St. Petersburg is one of a kind. The artist that fill the city made the skyscrapers into their canvases with breathtaking murals down every street. The neon lights illuminates the nightlife with friends at every corner. Multiple restaurants, that carters to everyone lifestyle but are also delicious! Most importantly, St. Petersburg welcomes everyone and is home to all types of beautiful people.