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Life in Pinellas Park
If you're considering Pinellas Park, expect a solidly middle-class suburban community with a humid subtropical climate—hot summers are the real deal, and you'll want air conditioning most of the year. The job market is reasonably stable with major employers like Lockheed Martin, optical manufacturers, and financial services companies nearby, keeping unemployment around 3.6% and median household income near $63,000. Housing runs about $279,000 for homes and $1,631 for rent, which is moderate for the Tampa Bay area.
Pinellas Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Foreign-Born
17.6%
Broadband Internet
87.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.6% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Pinellas Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pinellas Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (30.2%), and 9.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.1%
of residents
65 and Older
22.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.2%
of households
Married Couples
38.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.38
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 Pinellas Park
In Pinellas Park, home values are 22% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,763
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $300,743 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Pinellas Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park 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
Commute22.5 min avg
How Pinellas Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pinellas Park, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 14 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 25% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pinellas Park runs 25% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
246.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,284.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park, 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 Pinellas Park, 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
Pinellas Park 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
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.9%
of residents
Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Northside Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Saint Petersburg
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Saint Petersburg
Bay Pines VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 4.8 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.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
11
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pinellas Park (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
3.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,465 students · in-state tuition $18,790 · 60% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
13.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 335 students · in-state tuition $23,213 · median earnings $41,223 (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, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
24 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park Public Library
7770 52nd Street, Pinellas Park
Cities Near Pinellas Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Pinellas Park FAQ
Is Pinellas Park, Florida affordable?⌄
Pinellas Park's median rent is $1,631/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $63,432/year. Median home value is $278,900.
Is Pinellas Park, Florida safe?⌄
Pinellas Park's violent crime rate was 247 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2285 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pinellas Park, Florida?⌄
Pinellas Park has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pinellas Park, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Pinellas Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,631/month and median household income is $63,432/year. The median home value is $278,900. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pinellas Park, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Pinellas Park is 23 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