St. Petersburg, Florida

Population 246,533

St. Petersburg is located in Pinellas County, FL. The population is 246,533, making St. Petersburg the largest city in Pinellas County and the 5th largest city in the state of Florida.

There are 52 public schools in St. Petersburg with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for St. Petersburg is moderate , and there are 704 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in St. Petersburg is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date St. Petersburg property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near St. Petersburg include Gulfport, Lealman and Bear Creek.

St. Petersburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.2%

Crime Rate

34.62% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 293
  • Violent Crimes: 595
  • Robbery: 111
  • Burglary: 390
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

52.58% Higher than national avg.
  • 704 offenders in St. Petersburg
  • 28.56 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

681 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 21
  • Registered Polluters: 29
  • Superfunds: 15
  • Tanks & Spills: 616

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

52 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 52 K-12 public schools in St. Petersburg, FL and 28 private schools. Homefacts rates St. Petersburg's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
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28 Private Schools

Academy Prep Center Of St Petersburg

Admiral Farragut Academy

Brighton Preparatory School

Broach School

Community Christian School Of Five Oaks

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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538 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of St. Petersburg, FL issued 538 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 538 permits, 177 were issued for single family homes and 361 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of St. Petersburg, FL issued 1,791 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,791 permits, 168 were issued for single family homes and 1,623 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,082
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,149
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,395
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,793
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,208

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Environmental Hazards

681 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    St. Petersburg, FL has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    St. Petersburg, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 7.35 Average
    St. Petersburg, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 62.07°
  • February 64.52°
  • March 68.07°
  • April 75.02°
  • May 80.6°
  • June 83.54°
  • July 83.97°
  • August 84.28°
  • September 83.18°
  • October 77.6°
  • November 69.02°
  • December 64.97°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for St. Petersburg, FL

Earthquakes
St. Petersburg, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
St. Petersburg, FL has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
St. Petersburg, FL has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
St. Petersburg, FL has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in St. Petersburg, FL: $51,474

Unemployment

Unemployment in St. Petersburg is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 32.46%
White Collar - 67.54%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • David Jolly
  • Kathy Castor

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

64 FCC Towers view all

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