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Living in
West Lealman.
West Lealman is an unincorporated community in Pinellas County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in West Lealman
If you're considering a move to West Lealman, know that you're looking at a compact, mature community in Pinellas County where the cost of living is genuinely reasonable for Florida—median home values around $169,100 and rents near $1,302 a month won't shock your budget the way Tampa or St. Petersburg proper might. The neighborhood skews older (median age 52.8), which shapes the whole feel of daily life here: it's quieter, more settled, and less about nightlife than it is about stability and knowing your neighbors.
West Lealman at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
57.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Foreign-Born
15.3%
Broadband Internet
84.7%
of households
Population Growth
+4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.3% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in West Lealman: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Lealman, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (12.5%), and 9.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
12.7%
of residents
65 and Older
34.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
14.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.3%
of households
Married Couples
33.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.11
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 22% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in West Lealman
In West Lealman, rent runs 22% below the FL average, and home values are 53% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,226
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
21.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in West Lealman and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pinellas County, which includes West Lealman, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
West Lealman: Pinellas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pinellas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
West Lealman is about 2% of Pinellas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What West Lealman 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
Commute28.7 min avg
How West Lealman residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Lealman, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 70% 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
- 15 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 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, which covers West Lealman, runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
150.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
765.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 West Lealman, 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
West Lealman is about 2% of Pinellas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pinellas County, which includes West Lealman, 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
West Lealman is about 2% of Pinellas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 55°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
West Lealman 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
53.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
94
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Lealman
Uninsured
17.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside West Lealman's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Northside Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.2 mi away · Saint Petersburg
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.4 mi away · Saint Petersburg
Bay Pines VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 3.1 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.
Education18.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Lealman
West Lealman's student/teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West Lealman (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
5.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,465 students · in-state tuition $18,790 · 60% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
14.9 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, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Lealman
West Lealman has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
21 mi awayCities Near West Lealman
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to West Lealman?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
West Lealman FAQ
Is West Lealman, Florida affordable?⌄
West Lealman's median rent is $1,302/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $51,589/year. Median home value is $169,100.
Is West Lealman, Florida safe?⌄
West Lealman is policed by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 150 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 766 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in West Lealman, Florida?⌄
Pinellas County, which includes West Lealman, 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 West Lealman, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in West Lealman is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,302/month and median household income is $51,589/year. The median home value is $169,100. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Lealman, Florida?⌄
The average commute in West Lealman is 29 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