Cost of Living in Pinellas Park, FL

Population 53,423 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

95
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Pinellas Park cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $252,000, rents near $1,506 a month.

Pinellas Park sits roughly 8 miles northwest of St. Petersburg — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 24% lower than St. Petersburg's $332,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 83
Rent 115

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Pinellas Park

The median home value in Pinellas Park is $251,900 — 17% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,506/month, 15% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,043/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 82.0°F and lows of 65.8°F. Overall, Pinellas Park has a cost of living index of 95 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$251,900
17% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$297,026
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,506/mo
15% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,930/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 69.4%
Renter-occupied 30.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,506
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,120/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.2 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.3%
Carpooled
7.3%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
1.2%
Work from home
11.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$62,043
17% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,137
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
3% above avg
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.9%
Graduate degree 7.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.7
Male median age 41.7
Female median age 46.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
82.0°F
Avg Low
65.8°F
Annual Precip
53.6"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 717377828790909189847773
Low °F 535559647075767675706156
Precip" 2.622.382.432.572.738.869.738.836.402.491.642.94

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
59.5%
Good air days/yr
113
Max AQI recorded
237
PM2.5 days
125
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pinellas Park, FL?

Pinellas Park has a cost index of 95 (100 = national average). It is 5% below the national average.

What is average rent in Pinellas Park, FL?

The median gross rent in Pinellas Park is $1,506 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pinellas Park?

The median home value in Pinellas Park is $251,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pinellas Park?

The median household income in Pinellas Park is $62,043 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pinellas Park, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pinellas Park is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Pinellas Park, FL affordable?

Pinellas Park is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 95 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Pinellas Park?

Pinellas Park has average high temperatures of 82.0°F and average lows of 65.8°F. Annual precipitation is 53.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pinellas Park at a Glance

Population
53,423
Median Income
$62,043
Home Value
$251,900
Median Rent
$1,506/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Avg High Temp
82.0°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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