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Pinellas County
  • County in Florida
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Pinellas County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Housing
      grade C+
    3. Nightlife
      grade A+
    4. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    5. Diversity
      grade B+
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade A
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Pinellas County is located in Florida with a population of 957,989. Pinellas County is one of the best places to live in Florida. In Pinellas County, most residents own their homes. In Pinellas County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Pinellas County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Pinellas County are above average.

    About

    Population
    957,989

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $238,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,237
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Pinellas County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      295.1
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      4.2
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      58.1
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      126.1
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      484.4
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,809.7
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      262.2
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      national  11%

    Working in Pinellas County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,451
    National
    $69,021

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