Seminole Park Blvd McDonalds, 2009
Seminole’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 4,586 in 1980, 19,364 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1974 on.
- 1886Seminole is settled
Photo: Roman Eugeniusz · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
18,997
2025 Census estimate · −2.2% since 2020
Typical home
$385K
+1.1% in a year
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
55.3
years
Jobs based here
9,147
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#282 of 634 in FL
Is Seminole a good place to live?
Seminole grades C+ overall, 282nd among Florida's 634 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. It is more walkable than 77% of U.S. towns. On the other side, homes are expensive, about $385K for a typical one and 5.2 times the Tampa metro’s $74K median household income. 34% of residents are 65 or older in Seminole, above both Florida’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). The biggest park or preserve is Lake Seminole Park, at 115 acres.
What makes Seminole stand out
Where Seminole beats most towns.
A growing town
Seminole has grown 10% since 2010
17,233 counted in 2010 and 19,364 in 2020; an estimated 18,997 in 2025.
Since 2020 the trend has turned: down 2.2%, after 12.4% growth in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Seminole grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Seminole is from typical.
Cost of livingC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 12 of 20; 9.3% of households have no carA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →HealthHCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital 4.4 miles awayB+Open →SafetyC+Open →Jobs & incomeBOpen →SchoolsBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailB+Open →History2 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life3.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 90° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market55 days on market–Open →Who lives here36% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 70 attractions →Tropicana Field and 57 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Seminole. Close and well known come first.
Big draw10 mi Stadium & arenaTropicana Field
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
23 mi BeachAnna Maria Island
22 mi Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
26 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa4.0M visitors a year
11 mi MuseumSalvador Dalí MuseumSources: 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 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · Salvador Dalí Museum: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Seminole: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Seminole, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPinellas County UtilitiesNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown 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 codes33772, 33777, 33778, 3370833772 56% · 33777 21% · 33778 13% · 33708 9%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 Seminole.
Seminole has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns, fares better on crime within Florida than nationally and trades workers with St. Petersburg and other neighbors.
Who lives here
Older than Florida overall
People 65 and older are 34% of residents (21% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (21% statewide). The median age in Seminole is 55.3 years. Seminole has lost 2.2% of its people since 2020, down to 18,997 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
55.3median age · FL 42.6
| Seminole | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.3 years | 42.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 13% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 31% | 29% |
SeminoleFloridaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school23%
Some college24%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
About 91 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2 points). Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Seminole | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.1% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.6% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.8% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.2% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 18.3% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.2% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.8% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 24% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.7% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.7% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.5% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
SchoolsB
On state tests, Seminole’s schools beat 58% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Pinellas school district. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
58%of FL districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkey Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 580 | B+ |
| Orange Grove Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 405 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
High risk in Seminole, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 162 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Seminole.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
162
paid flood claims since 1979
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB+
On CDC estimates, Seminole is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Seminole beats the Florida average on 9 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 14% of adults report frequent mental distress in Seminole.
66%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Seminole | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 37% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 79% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Florida
9 better15 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Seminole | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9.6% | 15.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.8% | 9.1% |
Bay Pines VA Medical Center
2.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
63rd
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Seminole has mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 52.3°, milder than in 99% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 90.4°.
Seminole has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Seminole’s January low is 52°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
90°summer high
| Seminole | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 52°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 90°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter54–71°
Spring65–81°
Summer76–90°
Fall68–83°
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most working residents commute out of Seminole
Seminole has about as many jobs (9,147) as working residents, but only 433 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 7,011 in 2013 to 9,147.
Most working residents leave Seminole for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Seminole grew to 9,147 in 2023, 2,136 more than in 2013. 19% of Seminole workers work from home.
5%work in town
| Seminole | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 19% | 14% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Seminole5%
St. Petersburg16%
Largo13%
Pinellas Park7%
Tampa6%
8 mi
median commute distance
9,147
jobs based in Seminole
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 77% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SafetyC+
Seminole reports more crime per resident than 62% of U.S. towns
At 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 50% of Florida’s graded towns.
38%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Seminole1.6
Florida2.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Seminole14.4
Florida10.7
U.S.15.5
38th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
50th
percentile among FL towns
31
violent crimes reported in 2025
279
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsB+
Seminole has set aside 5% of its land for conservation
1.4 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves.
#351for trails in FL
| Seminole | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5% | 3% | 4.3% |
5%
conserved · 181 of 3,619 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Seminole City Park | 0.3 mi | 10 |
| 2. Lake Seminole Park | 0.2 mi | 115 |
| 3. Seminole Water Front Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C−
For cost of living, Seminole earns a C−
The typical value, about $385K, is 8% below its May 2024 peak.
The typical Seminole home is worth about $385,000, up 1.1% in a year, close to the Florida typical home.
$385KZillow home value
| Seminole | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,708 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Seminole$385K
Florida$375K
Market temperature
55
days on market
95%
sale-to-list price
+1.1%
value change, 1 year
35
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Seminole
20pages on Seminole
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 58% of FL districts · 4 schoolsSafetyC+1.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than FL on 9 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$385K typical home · up 1.1% in a yearWork & commuteB$76K median household income · 9,147 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 75% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Seminole
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa BayUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Saint Petersburg8.5 mi$17,048 tuitionUltimate Medical AcademyCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Clearwater8.5 miSt Petersburg CollegeUniversity or college · Public · St. Petersburg10.3 mi$2,682 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Seminole residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
About Seminole
City in Florida, United States
Seminole is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tampa Bay area. The population was 19,364 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 36 ft
- ZIP code
- 33772, 33775, 33776
- Area code
- 727
Seminole’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Seminole.
Bay PinesWest LealmanBardmoorSeminole
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole | #282 | C+ | C− | C+ | B | B+ |
| Bay Pines | #29 | A− | B | — | B | B+ |
| West Lealman | #284 | C+ | B− | — | B | C− |
| Bardmoor | #98 | B | C− | — | B | A− |
Bay Pines, West Lealman and Bardmoor report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Seminole with a neighbor →
Questions about Seminole
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Seminole, FL a good place to live?
Seminole grades C+ overall, better than 37% of U.S. towns and #282 of 634 in Florida. It grades B+ for health, C+ for safety and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Seminole, 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 Seminole, FL known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Sierra Lelii and Joey Krehbiel.