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Madeira Beach, FL


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Madeira Beach, Florida

Madeira Beach, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 7 miles W of St. Petersburg, Florida (center to center) and 23 miles SW of Tampa, Florida. The city is in the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater area. There are 4,511 residents in Madeira Beach.

The People and Families of Madeira Beach

In Madeira Beach, about 43% of adults are married. In Madeira Beach, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in Madeira Beach than in most cities. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madeira Beach had a median family income of $50,833. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Madeira Beach. Lots of residents of the city prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that Madeira Beach is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Madeira Beach folks tended to give their money ($13,445) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Madeira Beach Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Madeira Beach that were owner-occupied was 58%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Madeira Beach. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Madeira Beach, 84% of commuters drive to work. Madeira Beach offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMadeira Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMadeira Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Madeira Beach Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Madeira Beach Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Madeira Beach College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Madeira Beach, FL

Comparing Madeira 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens97
Racial Diversity61
Female Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built51
Affordability of Rents36
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime12

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