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Treasure Island, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 5 miles W of St. Petersburg, Florida (center to center) and 22 miles SW of Tampa, Florida. Part of the surrounding Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Treasure Island is home to some 7,450 residents.
In Treasure Island, about 53% of adults are married. People in Treasure Island have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
You'll see many senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, Treasure Island had a median family income of $64,158. More so than most places, the people in Treasure Island generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Treasure Island are poor than in most places in Florida. Home-based work is more common in the city than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Treasure Island.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($8,650) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Treasure Island. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Treasure Island was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Treasure Island, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Treasure Island, 88% of commuters drive to work. People in Treasure Island expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.
Treasure Island strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Treasure Island to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built |  | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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