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Indian Shores, Florida is 4 miles SW of Largo, Florida (center to center) and 24 miles W of Tampa, Florida. It is in Pinellas county. The town is part of the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metro area. The population of Indian Shores is 1,705.
In Indian Shores, about 51% of adults are married. Adults in Indian Shores are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.
Seniors are common in Indian Shores.
In 2000, Indian Shores had a median family income of $61,641. Indian Shores is one of the richer towns in Florida. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. The people of Indian Shores can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in the town work from home. Notably, Indian Shores is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Indian Shores political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Indian Shores, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Indian Shores. The town offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Indian Shores, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Indian Shores makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Indian Shores strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Indian Shores to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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