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Is Pinellas Park a Good Place to Live? Pinellas Park, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Pinellas Park ranks #708 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #311 of 524 smaller cities and #30 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.6%, #112 of 476) and high graduation rates (92%, #103 of 437), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.6%, #466 of 468) and low household income ($63,432, #411 of 524).
Pinellas Park by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Pinellas Park's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Pinellas Park?
Pinellas Park's cost of living index is 100.9, 1% above the US level of 100 and #710 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,631/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $302,985, 19% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Pinellas Park | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 100.9#710 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $302,985#381 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,064/mo#740 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $278,900#472 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,631/mo#814 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.4x#690 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 30.9%#1267 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Pinellas Park housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Pinellas Park is in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Pinellas Park safe?
Pinellas Park recorded 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 34% below the US rate of 373 and 36% below Florida's 384. That ranks #450 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #205 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Pinellas Park Police Department. Property crime runs 2,285 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Pinellas Park | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 247#450 of 1,083 | 384 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 2,285#788 of 1,083 | 1,954 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Pinellas Park?
The median household in Pinellas Park earns $63,432, 17% below the US figure of $76,827 and 11% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.2%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.6% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Pinellas Park | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $63,432#966 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.6%#297 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 12.9%#725 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -1.6%#1127 of 1,132 | +2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Pinellas Park?
The median resident of Pinellas Park is 44.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 25.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #956 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Pinellas Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 44.5 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 25.5%#956 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 69% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Pinellas Park's schools and health?
Pinellas Park's 7 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 15.7 students per teacher and $12,514 spent per pupil. 32.5% of adults are obese and 14% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Pinellas Park | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 92%#222 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 15.7#584 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $12,514#873 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 32.5%#573 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 14%#1077 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.3%#700 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 14.7%#1057 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 3,852 students are enrolled in Pinellas Park's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Pinellas Park?
The average commute in Pinellas Park is 22.5 minutes (Florida 24.6); 1% of workers take transit and 13.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Pinellas Park scores 13 of 20 (above average walkable), #325 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82.9°F and winters 63.4°F, with 53.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Pinellas Park | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 22.5 min#544 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 4.9%#558 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 75.3% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 13.2% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 13#325 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.6 | 52.5 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 73.3 | 55.1 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 77 | 59.2 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 81.8 | 64.2 | 2.6 |
| May | 87.1 | 69.8 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 89.6 | 74.6 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 90.3 | 75.9 | 9.7 |
| Aug | 90.6 | 76.3 | 8.8 |
| Sep | 88.9 | 75.2 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 84.2 | 69.7 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 77.2 | 60.9 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 72.8 | 56 | 2.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at St Petersburg Clearwater International.
| Measure | Pinellas Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 73.9°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 82.9°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 63.4°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 53.6 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at St Petersburg Clearwater International.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Pinellas Park?
Pinellas County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 70% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Pinellas County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 53% of US counties.
| Measure | Pinellas Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.16%#710 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Pinellas County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Pinellas County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.063% | 88% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.013% | 87% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0014% | 41% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0053% | 38% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.056% | 16% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Pinellas Park compare with similar-size cities?
Pinellas Park is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #311 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 53,560.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Park, FLPop. 53,560 | #708 | 54.8 | $63,432 | $1,631/mo | 247 | 22.5 min |
| Elkhart, INPop. 53,733 | #830 | 52.8 | $51,028 | $998/mo | 220 | 18.5 min |
| Wheaton, ILPop. 53,557 | #30 | 72.0 | $120,008 | $1,799/mo | 34 | 25.7 min |
| Methuen Town, MAPop. 53,475 | #171 | 65.3 | $113,310 | $1,749/mo | 114 | 27.7 min |
| Galveston, TXPop. 53,424 | #1086 | 48.2 | $55,631 | $1,298/mo | 506 | 20.2 min |
| Diamond Bar, CAPop. 53,355 | #755 | 54.1 | $108,281 | $2,521/mo | 124 | 33.3 min |
| Eagle Mountain, UTPop. 53,290 | #451 | 59.0 | $113,648 | $2,020/mo | no data | 32.3 min |
| Aspen Hill, MDPop. 53,279 | #266 | 62.8 | $111,575 | $1,916/mo | no data | 34.1 min |
| Edina, MNPop. 53,262 | #25 | 72.2 | $128,767 | $1,844/mo | 52 | 20.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Pinellas Park compare with the rest of Florida?
Pinellas Park ranks #30 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 54.8 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 11% below the Florida median. Violent crime is 36% below the statewide rate. Homes are 19% below the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Largo, FLPop. 82,617 | … #26 | 55.5 | $62,096 | $1,618/mo | 254 |
| Miami, FLPop. 459,745 | #27 | 55.3 | $62,462 | $1,758/mo | 358 |
| The Villages, FLPop. 83,498 | #28 | 55.3 | $77,622 | $1,397/mo | no data |
| Sanford, FLPop. 63,730 | #29 | 55.0 | $66,891 | $1,609/mo | 530 |
| Pinellas Park, FLPop. 53,560 | #30 | 54.8 | $63,432 | $1,631/mo | 247 |
| West Palm Beach, FLPop. 122,290 | #31 | 54.4 | $73,446 | $1,772/mo | 493 |
| Bonita Springs, FLPop. 55,904 | #32 | 53.6 | $95,210 | $1,882/mo | no data |
| Orlando, FLPop. 319,758 | #33 | 53.4 | $72,336 | $1,747/mo | part year |
| Hialeah, FLPop. 226,165 | #34 | 53.4 | $55,594 | $1,689/mo | 173 |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Pinellas Park among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Pinellas Park's score calculated?
Pinellas Park scores 54.8 out of 100, #708 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Pinellas Park. Similar-size median 55.5.
50.0 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Pinellas Park's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
74.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Pinellas Park. Similar-size median 58.9.
50.7 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Pinellas Park's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
59.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Pinellas Park's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
65.7 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Pinellas Park. Similar-size median 56.1.
44.0 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Pinellas Park. Similar-size median 42.4.
26.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Pinellas Park. Similar-size median 50.0.
49.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Pinellas Park's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
63.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
49.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Pinellas Park's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Pinellas Park has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Pinellas Park
Is Pinellas Park, FL a good place to live?
Pinellas Park ranks #708 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #311 of 524 smaller cities and #30 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.6%, #112 of 476) and high graduation rates (92%, #103 of 437), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.6%, #466 of 468) and low household income ($63,432, #411 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Pinellas Park?
Pinellas Park's cost of living index is 100.9, 1% above the US level of 100 and #710 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,631/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $302,985, 19% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
What is the crime rate in Pinellas Park?
Pinellas Park recorded 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 34% below the US rate of 373 and 36% below Florida's 384. That ranks #450 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #205 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Pinellas Park Police Department. Property crime runs 2,285 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Pinellas Park?
The median household in Pinellas Park earns $63,432, 17% below the US figure of $76,827 and 11% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.2%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.6% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Pinellas Park?
Median rent in Pinellas Park is $1,631/mo (Census), #814 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,064/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 30.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Pinellas Park?
Zillow's typical home value in Pinellas Park is $302,985, down 1.6% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $278,900.
How are the public schools in Pinellas Park?
Pinellas Park's 7 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 15.7 students per teacher and $12,514 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Pinellas Park?
The average commute is 22.5 minutes, #544 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 4.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Pinellas Park?
Pinellas Park averages 73.9°F over the year, 82.9°F in summer and 63.4°F in winter, with 53.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Pinellas Park walkable?
Pinellas Park scores 13 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #325 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Pinellas Park at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Pinellas County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 53% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Pinellas Park?
Pinellas County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 70% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Pinellas Park?
Pinellas Park has 53,560 residents. The median resident of Pinellas Park is 44.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 25.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #956 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Pinellas Park compare with the rest of Florida?
Pinellas Park ranks #30 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 54.8 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 11% below the Florida median. Violent crime is 36% below the statewide rate. Homes are 19% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Pinellas Park?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Pinellas Park's population of 53,560 are Elkhart, IN (#830 overall), Wheaton, IL (#30 overall), Methuen Town, MA (#171 overall), Galveston, TX (#1086 overall), and Diamond Bar, CA (#755 overall). Pinellas Park is #708.