Life in Largo research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Largo over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Largo:
The population in Largo is 82,506.
The median home value in Largo is $334,184.
The median income in Largo is $60,465.
The cost of living in Largo is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Largo is $1,482.
The unemployment rate in Largo is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Largo is 12.0%.
The average high in Largo is 81.3° and the average low is 65.2°.
Crime in Largo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Largo. Key points include:
There were 2,050 total crimes in Largo in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Largo is 2,485.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Largo is 324.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Largo is 2,160.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Largo is 17.27% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Largo / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,050 | 2,485.2 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 268 | 324.9 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 30 | 36.4 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 192 | 232.8 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,782 | 2,160.3 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 99 | 120.0 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,675 | 2,030.6 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 9.7 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Largo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Largo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Largo is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Largo is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Largo is $334,184.
The median income in Largo is $60,465.
| Living Expense | Largo | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 88 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Largo is 81.3° and the average low is 65.2°.
There are 69.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Largo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 65.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Largo is 82,506. The population has increased 7.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82,506 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 82,541 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 82,505 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 84,666 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 84,130 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 83,243 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 82,433 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 80,678 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 79,737 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 78,391 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 77,898 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 77,502 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 77,279 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 77,115 | - |
69.0% White with 56,961 White residents.
8.5% African American with 7,025 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.
3.7% Asian with 3,044 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 167 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 447 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 2,929 Two Or More residents.
14.4% Hispanic with 11,885 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Largo | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.0% | 51.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 8.5% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 14.4% | 26.7% | 19.0% |
Largo is 52.0% female with 42,922 female residents.
Largo is 48.0% male with 39,583 male residents.
| Gender | Largo | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Largo completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Largo completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Largo completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Largo completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Largo completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Largo completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Largo completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Largo completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Largo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Largo | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
6.7% of households in Largo earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in Largo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in Largo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.1% of households in Largo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.1% of households in Largo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.8% of households in Largo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in Largo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Largo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Largo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Largo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Largo | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.8% | 17.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 10.1% | 12.6% |