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Living in
Largo.
About
Life in Largo
Living in Largo means settling into an established, older community on Florida's Pinellas Peninsula where retirees make up a substantial portion of the population. The median household income sits around $62,096 with a median home value of $229,100 and median rent at $1,618 per month — relatively affordable for the Tampa Bay region. Jobs are primarily in services, retail, and healthcare; the unemployment rate is low at 3.7%, though the job market isn't particularly specialized.
Largo at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Foreign-Born
13.0%
Broadband Internet
87.3%
of households
Population Growth
-2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.0% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Largo: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Largo, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (14.5%), and 10.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
14.8%
of residents
65 and Older
28.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
17.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.0%
of households
Married Couples
33.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Largo
In Largo, home values are 36% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,704
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
19.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $335,649 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Largo and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Largo is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Largo Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Commute24.9 min avg
How Largo residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Largo, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 16 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Largo runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
254.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,655.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Largo Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pinellas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pinellas County, which includes Largo, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Lightning | $376,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Lightning | $43.9M |
| 2023 | 4 | Tropical Storm | $655,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.7M |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $61,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56.4M |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $205,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $753,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pinellas County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pinellas County, which includes Largo, is typically good — 254 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
254
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pinellas County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 55°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Largo has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 55°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/69°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
72°/55°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
94
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 53°F | 2.62" |
| Feb | 73°F | 55°F | 2.38" |
| Mar | 77°F | 59°F | 2.43" |
| Apr | 82°F | 64°F | 2.57" |
| May | 87°F | 70°F | 2.73" |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 8.86" |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 9.73" |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 8.83" |
| Sep | 89°F | 75°F | 6.40" |
| Oct | 84°F | 70°F | 2.49" |
| Nov | 77°F | 61°F | 1.64" |
| Dec | 73°F | 56°F | 2.94" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Largo
Largo has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Hca Florida Largo Hospital · 201 14th St Sw
- Emergency department: HCA Florida Clearwater Emergency · 2339 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Morton Plant Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Clearwater
Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater
Psychiatric · 4.4 mi away · Clearwater
Bay Pines VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Bay Pines
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Largo
Largo's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Largo (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 18,950 students · in-state tuition $2,682 · 37% graduate · median earnings $46,150 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 8,932 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $33,775 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,888 students · in-state tuition $53,436 · 64% graduate · median earnings $57,875 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
8.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,465 students · in-state tuition $18,790 · 60% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Largo
Largo has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
28 mi awayPublic Libraries in Largo
Largo Public Library
120 Central Park Drive, Largo
Cities Near Largo
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Largo?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Largo FAQ
Is Largo, Florida affordable?⌄
Largo's median rent is $1,618/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $62,096/year. Median home value is $229,100.
Is Largo, Florida safe?⌄
Largo's violent crime rate was 254 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1656 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Largo, Florida?⌄
Largo has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Largo, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Largo is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,618/month and median household income is $62,096/year. The median home value is $229,100. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Largo, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Largo is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from