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Redington Shores, FL


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Redington Shores, Florida

Redington Shores, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 6 miles SW of Largo, Florida (center to center) and 24 miles W of Tampa, Florida. The town is part of the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,338 people people live in Redington Shores.

The People and Families of Redington Shores

In Redington Shores, about 53% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Redington Shores, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Redington Shores nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Redington Shores had a median family income of $49,300. It turns out that people in Redington Shores tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($250) in Redington Shores than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Redington Shores Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Redington Shores, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town.

Commuting

In Redington Shores, 90% of commuters drive to work. In Redington Shores, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Redington Shores Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Redington Shores Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Redington Shores Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Redington Shores College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Redington Shores, FL

Comparing Redington Shores 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity61
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Affordability of Rents12
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