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St. Pete Beach, Florida

Introduction to St. Pete Beach, Florida

St. Pete Beach, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 4 miles SW of St. Petersburg, Florida (center to center) and 23 miles SW of Tampa, Florida. The city, which is within the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metropolitan area, has a population of 9,929.

St. Pete Beach History

St. Pete Beach, a coastal city, is a popular tourist destination. The city was formed through the combination of Pass-a-Grille, Don CeSar, Belle Vista and St. Petersburg Beach. It was incorporated in 1957 as St. Petersburg Beach, however the locals voted to change the name to a shorter version of the original long one, in order to distinguish it from the City of St. Petersburg.

St. Pete Beach and Nearby Attractions

  • Florida International Museum
  • Gamble Plantation State Historic Site
  • Egmont Key State Park
  • Highlands Hammock State Park
  • Solomon's Castle

Things To Do In St. Pete Beach

St. Pete Beach, a hotspot for tourists, has numerous recreational opportunities. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo are two places often visited as well as the beach. There are several museums such as Florida International Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Saint Petersburg Museum of History where people can become knowledgeable about the area's culture. There are also historical sites nearby like, the Gamble Plantation State Historic Site and Manatee Village Historical Park. Other parks in the surrounding area include Egmont Key State Park and Fort De Soto Park.

St. Pete Beach Transportation

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is nearby.

St. Pete Beach Higher Education

Colleges near St. Pete Beach are Clearwater Christian College, Eckerd College, and Hillsborough Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySt Pete Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%St Pete Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%St Pete Beach Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%St Pete Beach Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%St Pete Beach People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of St. Pete Beach, FL

Comparing St Pete 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
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity31
Female Share of the Population22
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
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built62
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime25
Low Property Crime23

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