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Indian Rocks Beach, FL


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Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 4 miles SW of Largo, Florida (center to center) and 24 miles W of Tampa, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,072 people in Indian Rocks Beach.

The People and Families of Indian Rocks Beach

In Indian Rocks Beach, about 52% of adults are married. In Indian Rocks Beach, lots of people live on their own.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places. Indian Rocks Beach has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Indian Rocks Beach had a median family income of $65,724. Indian Rocks Beach has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Indian Rocks Beach living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Indian Rocks Beach. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,250) in Indian Rocks Beach. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Indian Rocks Beach Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Indian Rocks Beach is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Property taxes are a bit high in Indian Rocks Beach, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Indian Rocks Beach, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Indian Rocks Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyIndian Rocks Beach Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyIndian Rocks Beach People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Indian Rocks Beach Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Indian Rocks Beach Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Indian Rocks Beach Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Indian Rocks Beach College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Indian Rocks Beach, FL

Comparing Indian Rocks Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens96
Racial Diversity32
Female Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone109
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime58

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