The Town FilesWest Lealman, Florida
Community in Pinellas County · population 16,438 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $169,100
- Household income
- $51,589
- Jan low / Jul high
- 53° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 106
- Median age
- 57.1
West Lealman is a community of 16,438 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $169,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Florida towns, more walkable than 88% of Florida towns, hipper than 83% of Florida towns.
How West Lealman 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 West Lealman is worth $169,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $51,589, which is more affordable than 86% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,302 a month. 76.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Lealman | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,302 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $51,589 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 76.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.9% | — |
Who lives in West Lealman
| People | West Lealman | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 12.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.7% | 92.4% |
Weather in West Lealman
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 52.5°F. About 53.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
106 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Lealman since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 294 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 19, 2002.
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 West Lealman itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in West Lealman
3 public schools with 1,561 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZALEA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 684 | 17.5 |
| AZALEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 451 | 12.9 |
| SEVENTY-FOURTH ST. ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 426 | 11.8 |
Towns near West Lealman
- Kenneth City, FL1.5 mi · 5,047 people · home $241,200
- Bay Pines, FL2.4 mi · 3,106 people · home $287,000
- Bardmoor, FL2.7 mi · 9,852 people · home $334,700
- Seminole, FL3.2 mi · 19,364 people · home $348,500
- Pinellas Park, FL3.3 mi · 53,093 people · home $278,900
- Lealman, FL3.3 mi · 21,189 people · home $196,400
- Madeira Beach, FL3.6 mi · 3,895 people · home $722,800
- Treasure Island, FL4.2 mi · 6,584 people · home $621,600
West Lealman questions
Is West Lealman, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Lealman scores better for retirees than 40% of Florida towns and quieter than 43%. 34.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.1).
How much does a house cost in West Lealman?
The median owner-occupied home in West Lealman is valued at $169,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,589, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,302 a month.
What is the weather like in West Lealman?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 52.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does West Lealman get tornadoes?
106 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Lealman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. 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)