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Crime in St. Petersburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in St. Petersburg. Key points include:
There were 8,158 total crimes in St. Petersburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in St. Petersburg is 3,078.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in St. Petersburg is 619.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in St. Petersburg is 2,458.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in St. Petersburg is 45.26% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In St. Petersburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
St. Petersburg / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 8,158 | 3,078.5 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,642 | 619.6 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 18 | 6.8 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 216 | 81.5 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,293 | 487.9 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 6,516 | 2,458.9 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 555 | 209.4 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 5,379 | 2,029.8 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 582 | 219.6 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in St. Petersburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in St. Petersburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in St. Petersburg is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in St. Petersburg is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in St. Petersburg is $347,963.
The median income in St. Petersburg is $75,192.
St. Petersburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In St. Petersburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | St. Petersburg | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 125 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
St. Petersburg, FL Weather
The average high in St. Petersburg is 81.2° and the average low is 65.6°.
There are 68.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 65.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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St. Petersburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in St. Petersburg
The current population in St. Petersburg is 262,732. The population has increased 6.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 262,732 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 260,646 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 259,343 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 258,245 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 264,001 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 261,338 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 259,041 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 256,031 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 253,585 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 250,713 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 248,429 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 246,642 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 245,363 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 245,097 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 245,715 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg is:
62.7% White with 164,797 White residents.
19.0% African American with 49,816 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 224 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 9,535 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 76 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 1,779 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 11,310 Two Or More residents.
9.6% Hispanic with 25,195 Hispanic residents.
| Race | St. Petersburg | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.7% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.0% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg is 52.2% female with 137,215 female residents.
St. Petersburg is 47.8% male with 125,516 male residents.
| Gender | St. Petersburg | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in St. Petersburg for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in St. Petersburg completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in St. Petersburg completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in St. Petersburg completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in St. Petersburg completed some college.
10.0% of adults in St. Petersburg completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in St. Petersburg completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in St. Petersburg completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in St. Petersburg completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in St. Petersburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | St. Petersburg | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For St. Petersburg, Florida
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5.1% of households in St. Petersburg earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in St. Petersburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.3% of households in St. Petersburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in St. Petersburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.7% of households in St. Petersburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in St. Petersburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in St. Petersburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.5% of households in St. Petersburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in St. Petersburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.2% of households in St. Petersburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | St. Petersburg | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.2% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
