Cost of Living in St. Petersburg, FL
Population: 260,646 • 2026 Data
$73,118
Median Household Income
-6% vs national
$1,542
Median Monthly Rent
+14% vs national
$331,500
Median Home Value
-2% vs national
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in St. Petersburg
The median home value in St. Petersburg, FL is $331,500. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,542, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,435.
Rent-to-income ratio: 25.3%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in St. Petersburg, FL is $73,118. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, with a labor force of 144,814 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.