St. Petersburg, Florida
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City Overview
As of 2009, St. Petersburg's population is 246,407 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.05 percent.
The median home cost in St. Petersburg is $138,470. Home appreciation the last year has been -22.60 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, St. Petersburg's cost of living is 8.42% Lower than the U.S. average.
St. Petersburg public schools spend $5,336 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in St. Petersburg.
The unemployment rate in St. Petersburg is 9.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. St. Petersburg jobs have Decreased by 8.60 percent.
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People
The 2009 St. Petersburg, FL, population is 246,407. There are 4,155 people per square mile (population density).
Family in St. Petersburg, FL
The median age is 39.7. The US median is 37.6. 48.66% of people in St. Petersburg, FL, are married. 14.69% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.17 people. 13.92% of people are married, with children. 9.72% have children, but are single.
Race in St. Petersburg, FL
67.68% of people are white, 24.55% are black, 3.28% are asian, 0.33% are native american, and 3.82% claim 'Other'.
5.13% of the people in St. Petersburg, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 94.87% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 277 physicians per 100,000 population in St. Petersburg, FL. The US average is 170.
St. Petersburg, FL Health Index
Air quality in St. Petersburg, FL is 15 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in St. Petersburg, FL is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Tampa: I live in Atlanta, where the pollen count is off the charts at times.
I want to know if it is any better in St... (read more)doctors: Pleanty of fine doctors if you make the effort to find... (read more)re: St Petersburg Beautiful? - 4/5/2009: jim, I agree. I moved here in 88 and now am waiting to sell my house and leave this... (read more)Have an opinion about St. Petersburg? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for St. Petersburg Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in St. Petersburg, FL, is 9.60%, with job growth of -8.60%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 13.20%.
St. Petersburg, FL Taxes
St. Petersburg, FL,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
St. Petersburg, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,204, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $40,456.
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -8.60% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 13.20% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,204 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $40,456 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 16.09% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.94% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 14.49% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.37% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.87% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.06% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 7.28% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.65% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.88% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.38% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.34% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.97% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.57% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.32% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.10% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.11% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.60% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in St. Petersburg, FL, is $138,470. Home appreciation is -22.60% over the last year. The median age of St. Petersburg, FL, real estate is 41 years.
St. Petersburg, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 32.35% of the St. Petersburg, FL, population. 12.27% of houses and apartments in St. Petersburg, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
St. Petersburg Housing SperlingViews
Beautiful City: St. Petersburg, FL is a very beautiful city. It is a 20 minute drive to the airport and to Tampa, FL.
Nice night life, awesome beaches & plenty of things to... (read more)Increaed costs of ins and tax will force residents: Cost of living increasing due to real estate taxes and homeowners insurance will soon casue many long term residents to leave St. Petersburg. I have grwon up here and... (read more)Priced out of town: Cost of living has increased to become unaffordable due to property taxes and property... (read more)Have an opinion about St. Petersburg? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for St. Petersburg Click Here
| Median Home Age | 41 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $138,470 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -22.60% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 55.63% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 12.27% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 32.35% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $13.82 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.13% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.00% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 6.99% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 11.11% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 15.60% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 30.86% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.22% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 9.75% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 3.94% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.03% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.13% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.76% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 4.45% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.74% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 2.86% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10.29% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 19.57% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 19.29% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 24.90% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 7.20% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 9.70% | 13.55% |
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Crime
St. Petersburg, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
St. Petersburg, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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saint petersburg: saint petersburg is a very beautiful city to live... (read more)Live here better buy a gun: I have lived here since 1999 and have never seen the crime so bad as the last 2 years. House broken into twice. Attempted theft of my car twice, and motorcycle once. I... (read more)theft: theft is big in our... (read more)Have an opinion about St. Petersburg? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for St. Petersburg Click Here
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Climate
St. Petersburg, FL, gets 53 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 97.
On average, there are 248 sunny days per year in St. Petersburg, FL. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 54. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 28 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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St. Petersburg: St. Petersburg is a great place to live, work and play. There is something for everyone. The city is no longer a retiree haven and has developed into a vibrant... (read more)Great place if you don't care about housing costs.: St. Petersburg turned into a great place to live until the real estate boom made it too expensive to afford a home for a single person making a fair salary. Combined... (read more)Still a decent place to live : This city is great for it's location, as it is close to Tampa and many beaches. However, the job market along with the housing costs are making it difficult to live here... (read more)Have an opinion about St. Petersburg? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for St. Petersburg Click Here
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Education
St. Petersburg, FL, schools spend $5,336 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 702 students per librarian, and 447 children per counselor in St. Petersburg, FL schools.
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re: St Petersburg Beautiful? - 4/5/2009: jim, I agree. I moved here in 88 and now am waiting to sell my house and leave this... (read more)living in St. Pete.: the great things about living here: all the outdoor activities. It's best to love water sports and sports in general. Great outdoor eating establishments in all... (read more)Trailer trash heaven: When I first moved to Florida my intention was to live in St. Pete or Clearwater. I was really disappointed. First off, the median home price in St. Pete is so low... (read more)Have an opinion about St. Petersburg? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for St. Petersburg Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in St. Petersburg, FL, takes 25 minutes. 78% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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St. Petersburg: St. Petersburg is a great place to live, work and play. There is something for everyone. The city is no longer a retiree haven and has developed into a vibrant... (read more)Great place if you don't care about housing costs.: St. Petersburg turned into a great place to live until the real estate boom made it too expensive to afford a home for a single person making a fair salary. Combined... (read more)Saint Petersburg, Fl: I would like to find a fresh list of Ameica's best "job growth rate"... (read more)Have an opinion about St. Petersburg? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for St. Petersburg Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means St. Petersburg, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means St. Petersburg, FL is more expensive.
Overall, St. Petersburg, FL cost of living is 91.58.
St. Petersburg Cost of Living SperlingViews
Beautiful City: St. Petersburg, FL is a very beautiful city. It is a 20 minute drive to the airport and to Tampa, FL.
Nice night life, awesome beaches & plenty of things to... (read more)Increaed costs of ins and tax will force residents: Cost of living increasing due to real estate taxes and homeowners insurance will soon casue many long term residents to leave St. Petersburg. I have grwon up here and... (read more)Priced out of town: Cost of living has increased to become unaffordable due to property taxes and property... (read more)Have an opinion about St. Petersburg? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for St. Petersburg Click Here
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35.19% of the people in St. Petersburg, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 12.16% are Catholic; 14.66% are Protestant; 0.27% are LDS; 4.96% are another Christian faith; 2.63% in St. Petersburg, FL are Jewish; 0.06% are an eastern faith; 0.46% affilitates with Islam.
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re: St Petersburg Beautiful? - 4/5/2009: jim, I agree. I moved here in 88 and now am waiting to sell my house and leave this... (read more)living in St. Pete.: the great things about living here: all the outdoor activities. It's best to love water sports and sports in general. Great outdoor eating establishments in all... (read more)Trailer trash heaven: When I first moved to Florida my intention was to live in St. Pete or Clearwater. I was really disappointed. First off, the median home price in St. Pete is so low... (read more)Have an opinion about St. Petersburg? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for St. Petersburg Click Here
| Percent Religious | 35.19% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 12.16% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 14.66% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.27% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 4.33% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.05% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.69% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.66% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 4.58% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.36% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.96% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.63% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.46% | 0.54% |
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49.51% of the people in St. Petersburg, FL are registered as Democrats. 49.56% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.92%.
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saint petersburg: saint petersburg is a very beautiful city to live... (read more)Live here better buy a gun: I have lived here since 1999 and have never seen the crime so bad as the last 2 years. House broken into twice. Attempted theft of my car twice, and motorcycle once. I... (read more)theft: theft is big in our... (read more)Have an opinion about St. Petersburg? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for St. Petersburg Click Here
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