St Petersburg, St Petersburg FL — neighborhood review

St Petersburg, FL

St Petersburg · FL 33701

Updated July 27, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$600K

Median Price

89/100

Walk Score

8.2/10

Schools

32 min

to Tampa, FL

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
82/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B-Commute
70/100
B+Walkability
89/100
WYLT Score68/100

Our Take

St. Petersburg’s 33701 ZIP offers a great mix of walkability, quality schools and downtown conveniences, making it a solid choice for many. However, the high cost of homes relative to income and the busy, sometimes noisy urban environment mean it’s not a perfect fit for everyone.

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The Good

  • Very walkable downtown with plenty of transit options
  • High-rated public schools and many educational institutions
  • Close proximity to waterfronts, parks and cultural venues
  • Low flood risk for most properties

Real Talk

  • !High home prices relative to median income
  • !Busy streets and traffic can be challenging for commuters
  • !Limited parking and street parking can be costly
  • !Noise from nightlife and downtown activities may affect some residents
  • $Higher property taxes typical of Florida coastal counties
  • $Potentially higher homeowners insurance due to coastal location
  • $Parking fees in downtown and waterfront areas

Best For

Families with kidsYoung professionalsRemote workersRetirees seeking an urban lifestyle

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

St Petersburg, FL

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher 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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