What BestPlaces Users Say about St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Florida is a popular city known for its warm weather, beautiful beaches, and vibrant arts scene. With a population of over 260,000, it is a diverse and bustling community attracting both tourists and residents alike. However, living in this particular place is not without its challenges. According to numerous user reviews on BestPlaces, while St. Petersburg has its positives, it also has its drawbacks. From its high cost of living to its traffic congestion, let's take a closer look at what people have to say about living in this city.
- "St. Petersburg is a beautiful city with great weather and a variety of outdoor activities. However, the cost of living is high, especially when it comes to housing. It can be difficult to find affordable housing, and even when you do, it's often in older buildings with maintenance issues." - Emily M.
- "I love living in St. Petersburg for its vibrant arts and culture scene. There are always events and festivals happening, and the downtown area is filled with charming shops and restaurants. However, the traffic can be a nightmare during peak tourist season." - Michael R.
- "As a retiree, I appreciate the relaxed and laid-back atmosphere of St. Petersburg. The beaches are gorgeous, and there are plenty of retirement communities to choose from. My only complaint is the lack of diversity in the city." - Maria G.
- "I've lived in St. Petersburg for over 20 years and have seen it grow and change. While it's definitely become more expensive, the quality of life has also improved. There are more job opportunities and a thriving downtown area. The only downside is the summer heat and humidity, which can be brutal." - David S.
From these reviews, it's clear that St. Petersburg offers a lot to those who choose to call it home. Its beautiful weather and outdoor activities, as well as its arts and culture scene, are highly praised. However, the cost of living and traffic congestion are common complaints. Additionally, while some appreciate the city's laid-back atmosphere, others believe it lacks diversity. Overall, St. Petersburg seems to be a city with its own unique charm and challenges that residents must navigate.
based on 56 ReviewsGet to know St. Petersburg with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited St. Petersburg
Best Place to Live - 1/8/2008
I grew up in St. Pete and after joining the military and doing so much travel I've come to the conclusion that it is in fact the best place to live. There is a diversity in people and lifestyles with a wide cultural variety. St. Pete holds a lot of traditions and there are always things to do for free such as concerts downtown, going to the beach, nature trails, and wine tastings. There are so many great places to eat; Fresh express (who would have thought to make a fast food health food place), Mazzaros (best desserts and Italian market), Kristina's Cafe, and Westshore Pizza. Hurricane season may put a damper on your day but hey, we do need rain and St. Pete is on high elevation, except Snell Isle, so flooding is minimal. The weather is hot but it's nice when you spend a day at the beach. For the most part people keep to themselves and mind their own buisness. The schools are very good with the exception of a few such as Lakewood high, Dixie Hollands, and Northeast high,
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Florida Living - 1/2/2008
I moved to Florida ten years ago. I lived in Tampa for the first four years and have been in Saint Petersburg the last six years. For anyone thinking about moving to Florida to escape winters up north I would consider Saint Petersburg. It has a diverse population with so much to do. I prefer St Pete because of the proximity to the gulf beaches. It is so great to take an impromptu trip to watch the sun set over the
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Fl not as great as I thought. - 10/11/2007
Pros:
-If you like to fish and boat there's plenty of opportunity.
-It's not cold in the winter.
- Right now anyway...there are probably some GREAT deals in real estate, due to the bubble bursting hard.
Cons:
-Far more redneck than you think. SC can't hold a candle to this place.
-Houses are butt-ugly. so many "bugalows", which is realtor code for "old, small house". After that, it's nothing but ugly old ranches with landscaping that looks like weeds. If you have $700,000 plus you can get something.
-Humidity. Like being in a steam room all the time. Nasty.
-Too spread out. If you live in St. Pete and have friends in Tampa or Clearwater, expect to take forever to get there. Very little highways and TONS of
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St Petersburg - 7/17/2007
In my opinion, St Pete (as we often call it) is one of the nicest cities in which I have lived. It has undergone a renissance in the last 10-15 years. Gone are the day this city was a run down, cheap, retirement place. The downtown area has been revitalized and it boasts dozens of high-rise condo buildings (probably more than we need), by the way, as with most of Florida the cost of housing has "gone through the roof" (no pun intended). There are excellent restaurants everywhere, theaters and playhouses to keep you "on the go" for months and when you get through with all of them (if you ever do) you can start on the ones in Clearwater and Tampa, both within a 30 minute drive. The Tampa airport (one of the best in the coutry) is 20 miles away. St Pete also has it's own airport, with a limited number of commercial flights. Of course, given it's location, on the west side of Tampa Bay, boating, fishing and the beach are still the primary recreational activities for most of us. Much to my
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Great place if you don't care about housing costs. - 6/12/2007
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 with the hurricane insurance and taxes, it's become a very expensive place to own. It's still a great place to rent and enjoy all that the area has to offer. As long as you don't care about owning, the Tampa/St. Pete area is
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Saint Petersburg, Fl - 1/15/2007
I would like to find a fresh list of Ameica's best "job growth rate" regions.
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Increaed costs of ins and tax will force residents - 1/6/2007
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 lived here the majority of my life but am very disatisfied with costs and
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doctors - 11/23/2006
Pleanty of fine doctors if you make the effort to find
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Interested in moving to St. Petersburg/Gulf Coast - 9/7/2006
Hello, I live in Indiana and wish to move to St. Pete. I have been there several times in previous years. I went to the Pier, enjoyed myself immensely, and personally lived in Jacksonville for a long time. Jacksonville was okay, I would move back there, but I truly loved and missed the exceeding calm and beauty of St. Petersburg. I want to become a permanent transplant to St. Pete. I am a Southern woman of color, love diverse places and diverse peoples, love the elderly, love outdoors activities, a ridiculous overpowerful love of Palms and Palmettos. Also, I am sort of old-fashioned, a little laid back. I have lived in Baltimore, Md, various parts of gorgeous green Kentucky, and Northern Florida.
Can a youngish single woman who is an active Christian do okay in St Pete? I hope to attend Hillsborough Community College, or one in St Pete. I appreciate your
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St. Petersburg is changing a lot - 9/5/2006
From an "old folks" city with green benches, St. Petersburg, FL is becoming more artistic, more sophisticated with good restaurants, several museums (including Salvadore Dali), major league baseball, and close to Tampa. Cost of living is also rising. No state income tax but real estate taxes are increasing and insurance is costly (if you can get it after previous hurricanes).
Summers are HOT and
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