Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg FL — neighborhood review

Saint Petersburg, FL

Saint Petersburg · FL 33704

Updated July 28, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$754K

Median Price

85/100

Walk Score

8.4/10

Schools

30 min

to Tampa, FL

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
BSafety
78/100
B+Schools
84/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
B+Walkability
85/100
WYLT Score70/100

Our Take

A solid neighborhood in Saint Petersburg with reasonable pros and cons. It's a decent place to settle, but you should be aware of some trade-offs.

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The Good

  • A 30-minute commute to Tampa
  • Reasonable median home price considering Saint Petersburg's high appreciation rate
  • Good transit system
  • A mix of single-family homes and apartments for various tastes and budgets

Real Talk

  • !Some residential areas may be car-dependent
  • !A relatively high median commute to Tampa
  • !Limited options for dining and nightlife
  • $Possible flood risk in low-lying areas (even with low-risk flood zone)

Best For

young professionalsfamiliesfirst-time homebuyers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Saint Petersburg, FL

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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