Drive-in cinema, Route 19, 1979
Pinellas Park’s story
116 years in pictures
Census counts: 134 in 1920, 53,093 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1979 and 6 maps from 1921 on.
- 1910Pinellas Park is settled
Pinellas ParkFL
Trash & recyclingPopulation
52,295
2025 Census estimate · −1.5% since 2020
Typical home
$301K
−0.5% in a year
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
44.5
years
Jobs based here
43,149
A job hub
TownGrade
C−
#433 of 634 in FL
Is Pinellas Park a good place to live?
Pinellas Park is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C− overall, 433rd among Florida's 634 graded towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its public schools beat 58% of Florida towns on state tests and graduation. Expect to pay for it: the typical home is worth about $301K, 4 years of the Tampa metro’s $74K median household income. Pinellas Park’s January low is 51°F, where Florida’s towns sit at 51°F and U.S. towns at 22°F. Pinellas Park is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 84% of U.S. towns. Pinellas Park's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 86% of U.S. towns.
What makes Pinellas Park stand out
Where Pinellas Park beats most towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 39,956 people come to Pinellas Park for work
Where Pinellas Park’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
43,149jobs based in Pinellas Park
13%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Pinellas Park grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Pinellas Park is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.1 of 20; 7.5% of households have no carA−Open →SafetyC−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listCOpen →HealthHCA Florida Northside Hospital 2.3 miles awayC+Open →SchoolsBOpen →Jobs & income$63K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 2% conserved landC+Open →History3 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 91° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market$301K typical home, down 0.5% in a year; 36 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 44.5–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 72 attractions →Tropicana Field and 57 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pinellas Park. Close and well known come first.
Big draw7 mi Stadium & arenaTropicana Field
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
24 mi BeachAnna Maria Island
17 mi Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
8 mi MuseumSalvador Dalí Museum
21 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa4.0M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Anna Maria Island: Bfpage at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Salvador Dalí Museum: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pinellas Park: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pinellas Park, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPinellas Park Water Dept3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTown pickupTown crews pick up at the curbTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePinellas Supervisor of ElectionsPinellas County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2023
ZIP codes33781, 33782, 33773, 3376233781 46% · 33782 40% · 33773 8% · 33762 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pinellas Park.
Pinellas Park draws workers from St. Petersburg and beyond, is healthier than towns with similar incomes and has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
About one in eight working residents works right in Pinellas Park
43,149 jobs are based in Pinellas Park, 1.7 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
Most working residents leave Pinellas Park for work: only 13% work in town. Pinellas Park’s average trip to work is 23 minutes. Jobs based in Pinellas Park grew to 43,149 in 2023, 6,009 more than in 2013.
13%work in town
| Pinellas Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 5% | 8% |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Pinellas Park13%
St. Petersburg18%
Largo10%
Tampa9%
Clearwater6%
7 mi
median commute distance
43,149
jobs based in Pinellas Park
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 84% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB
Pinellas Park’s grade for schools is a B
Its public schools are run by the Pinellas school district. Two of its 23 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
58%of FL districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 910 | B− |
| Pinellas Park High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,691 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
SafetyC−
More crime per resident in Pinellas Park than in 77% of U.S. towns
Property crime runs at 22.8 per 1,000 residents, about twice the Florida rate, most of it theft.
The property crime rate in Pinellas Park is 22.8 per 1,000 residents.
23%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
| Pinellas Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 22.8 per 1,000 residents | 12.6 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.5 per 1,000 residents | 2.1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Pinellas Park2.5
Florida2.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Pinellas Park22.8
Florida10.7
U.S.15.5
23rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
28th
percentile among FL towns
132
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,221
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
Pinellas Park has mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 51.1°, milder than in 99% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 90.5°.
Pinellas Park has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter53–72°
Spring63–82°
Summer74–90°
Fall66–84°
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C−
Pinellas Park’s grade for cost of living is a C−
The typical value, about $301K, is 10% below its April 2024 peak.
The typical Pinellas Park home is worth about $301,000, about the same as a year ago, 20% below the Florida typical home.
$301KZillow home value
| Pinellas Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,631 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 69% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Pinellas Park$301K
Florida$375K
Market temperature
36
days on market
98.5%
sale-to-list price
−0.5%
value change, 1 year
67
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthC+
Pinellas Park is less healthy than 62% of U.S. towns
Against the 9,639 U.S. towns with household incomes like Pinellas Park’s, it is healthier than 55%, so its C+ isn’t only a matter of income.
Pinellas Park beats the Florida average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 15% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Pinellas Park.
39%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Pinellas Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 8.1% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
31 measures vs. Florida
0 better28 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Pinellas Park | FL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| More smokers | 15.1% | 12.4% |
| More adults with depression | 20.2% | 17.1% |
HCA Florida Northside Hospital
2.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
35th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Hurricanes leads a high hazard risk in Pinellas Park
651 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 21 properties have flooded more than once.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 651 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Pinellas Park.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
651
paid flood claims since 1979
12
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
An age mix much like Florida’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Florida average. 17% of Pinellas Park residents are under 18. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Florida.
44.5median age · FL 42.6
| Pinellas Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% | 20% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 44.5 years | 42.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 31% | 29% |
Pinellas ParkFloridaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma13%
High school30%
Some college20%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.5 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women. Median age: women 47.5, men 42.1.
| Pinellas Park | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.4% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.9% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.9% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.4% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.3% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13.4% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.9% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.2% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.1% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.3% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.3% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsC+
Conserved land covers 2.1% of Pinellas Park
3.1 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Helen Howarth Park, at 54 acres.
#390for trails in FL
| Pinellas Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.1% | 3% | 4.3% |
2.1%
conserved · 224 of 10,775 acres
3.1 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. England Brothers Park | 0.7 mi | 10 |
| 2. Lurie Park | 0.5 mi | 9 |
| 3. Pinebrook Park | 0.5 mi | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pinellas Park
20pages on Pinellas Park
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 58% of FL districts · 23 schoolsSafetyC−2.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than FL on 0 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$301K typical home · down 0.5% in a yearWork & commuteB−$63K median household income · 43,149 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 60% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Pinellas Park
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa BayUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Saint Petersburg3.7 mi$17,048 tuitionSt Petersburg CollegeUniversity or college · Public · St. Petersburg7.4 mi$2,682 in-state tuitionUltimate Medical AcademyCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Clearwater8.7 mi
About 6 of every 100 Pinellas Park residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
Famous people from Pinellas Park
3 notable people were born in Pinellas Park.
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About Pinellas Park
City in Florida, United States
Pinellas Park is a city located in central Pinellas County, United States. The population was 53,093 at the 2020 census. The city is the fourth largest city in Pinellas County. The City of Pinellas Park was incorporated in 1914. It is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, most commonly referred to as the Tampa Bay Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 17 sq mi
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- ZIP code
- 33780, 33781, 33782
- Area code
- 727
Pinellas Park’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Pinellas Park.
All 6 graded towns on its borders grade higher than its C−; St. Petersburg (C−) is closest.
West LealmanLealmanLargoBardmoorSt. PetersburgKenneth CityPinellas Park
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Park | #433 | C− | C− | C− | B | C+ |
| West Lealman | #284 | C+ | B− | — | B | C− |
| Lealman | #391 | C | B− | — | B | C− |
| Largo | #366 | C | C | C | B | B− |
| Bardmoor | #98 | B | C− | — | B | A− |
| St. Petersburg | #417 | C− | D | D | B | B+ |
| Kenneth City | #276 | C+ | C | B | B | C |
West Lealman, Lealman and Bardmoor report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Pinellas Park with a neighbor →
Questions about Pinellas Park
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pinellas Park, FL a good place to live?
Pinellas Park grades C− overall, better than 22% of U.S. towns and #433 of 634 in Florida. It grades C+ for health, C− for safety and B for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Pinellas Park, FL expensive?
Yes. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Pinellas Park, FL known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Jesse Litsch and Nick Andries.