Retiring in St. Petersburg, Florida

Overview

Waterfront arts scene on Tampa Bay with more culture than the typical Gulf coast retirement town.

Home Price

Homes in St. Petersburg typically range from $271k to $488k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

St. Petersburg's cost of living index is 102.5 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 87°F and winter daytime temperatures around 71°F, with high humidity and a “Mediterranean” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 72/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

St. Petersburg scores a safety index of 48.4/100 and a political stability score of 4.8/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 32 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Boating / kayaking
• Fishing
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Museums
• Food culture
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Hurricane exposure
• Rising insurance costs