Pinellas Park, FL Utility & Living Guide
Pinellas Park offers a suburban feel with easy access to Tampa Bay's urban amenities.
Total Utilities$295/mo
1BR Rent$1400/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$380,000
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Monthly Utility Costs
⚡ Electric
$120/mo
Duke Energy Florida
🔥 Gas
$40/mo
N/A
💧 Water
$45/mo
Pinellas County Utilities
🗑️ Garbage
$25/mo
Pinellas County Solid Waste
📶 Internet
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2400/mo |
| Median Home Price | $380,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1000 |
Housing demand is steady due to proximity to Tampa. Prices are slightly below the Florida average.
Cost of Living
Overall COL Index
105
US national avg = 100
vs National Avg
+5% above national average
Groceries
102
Transportation
98
Healthcare
100
Childcare/mo
$1000
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 6% + County 1.5%</p> | |
Florida has no state income tax.
Family & Relocation
Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index
50
Higher = safer
School Rating
6.5/10
GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare
$1000/mo
City Pulse
Population Trend
+3% growing
Political Climate
Purple
Business Momentum
Moderate with healthcare and retail growth
Top Local Concerns
traffic congestion, rising housing costs, flood risk
🚌 Transit for Families
Limited public transit; car-dependent but sidewalks are improving.
🎡 Top Kid Attractions
- Youth Park
- Eagle Lake Park
- Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center
Best Neighborhoods for Families
The Crossings and The Preserve are family-friendly with parks. Lealman offers affordability but fewer amenities.
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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse
Live Local News
Short-term rentals require permits. Water restrictions apply during droughts.
Home prices rose 8% YoY due to migration trends. Remote work is increasing demand for suburban homes.
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📊 Pinellas Park — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
💰 Median Household Income
$54,111
👤 Median Age
44.1
🏠 Homeownership Rate
68.5%
🔑 Renter Rate
31.5%
📉 Poverty Rate
13.2%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.4%
📡 Internet Access
84.9%
🎓 College Educated
21.2%