The Town FilesSt. Pete Beach, Florida
City in Pinellas County · population 8,879 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $675,700
- Household income
- $114,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 78
- Median age
- 62.8
St. Pete Beach is a city of 8,879 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $675,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more seaside character than 98% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 93% of Florida towns, hipper than 93% of Florida towns.
How St. Pete Beach ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in St. Pete Beach is worth $675,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $114,583, which is more affordable than 18% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,811 a month. 74.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Pete Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $675,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,811 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $114,583 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 74.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 28.6% | — |
Who lives in St. Pete Beach
| People | St. Pete Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 44.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.0% | — |
| Work from home | 30.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in St. Pete Beach
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 54.3°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
78 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Pete Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 15, 1958 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 100 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 4, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 3, 2001.
Severe weather in Pinellas County since 1996
Pinellas County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Pinellas County
Pinellas County had 447,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,519 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in St. Pete Beach itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Towns near St. Pete Beach
- South Pasadena, FL2.5 mi · 5,353 people · home $350,200
- Gulfport, FL2.7 mi · 11,783 people · home $366,200
- Treasure Island, FL3.8 mi · 6,584 people · home $621,600
- Tierra Verde, FL3.9 mi · 3,836 people · home $865,400
- Madeira Beach, FL6.3 mi · 3,895 people · home $722,800
- St. Petersburg, FL6.6 mi · 258,308 people · home $371,100
- Kenneth City, FL7.0 mi · 5,047 people · home $241,200
- West Lealman, FL7.1 mi · 16,438 people · home $169,100
St. Pete Beach questions
Is St. Pete Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Pete Beach scores better for retirees than 78% of Florida towns and quieter than 47%. 44.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.8).
How much does a house cost in St. Pete Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Pete Beach is valued at $675,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $114,583, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,811 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Pete Beach?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 54.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does St. Pete Beach get tornadoes?
78 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Pete Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 15, 1958. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)