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Living in Downtown St. Petersburg

Downtown St. Petersburg has become one of Florida's most sought-after places to live, combining a walkable urban core with a waterfront that is almost entirely public parkland. Beach Drive is lined with restaurants, cafés and galleries facing Straub Park and Tampa Bay, and the St. Pete Pier stretches out into the bay with dining, a playground, a marine discovery center and some of the best sunset views in the city.

Culture is a big part of life downtown. The Dalí Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Mahaffey Theater and the galleries along Central Avenue are all within a few blocks. Vinoy Park and North Straub Park host concerts and festivals throughout the year.

Most downtown buyers are choosing between high-rise condos along Beach Drive and Bayshore, boutique buildings near the Vinoy, and townhomes and historic homes at the edges of downtown. Each building has its own personality, amenities, fees and rules. Some offer concierge service, resort-style pools and fitness centers, while others are smaller and quieter.

Downtown Buildings

Explore building guides for the downtown towers buyers ask about most:

  • Signature Place: 36-story glass tower, 1 to 4 bedrooms, pool deck and concierge
  • Bayfront Tower: classic 29-story tower at the foot of Beach Drive
  • 400 Beach: full-service tower overlooking North Straub Park
  • Vinoy Place: gated community of four boutique buildings beside Vinoy Park
  • Parkshore Plaza: tower residences plus ground-level city homes on Beach Drive

Buying a Condo Downtown

Buying a condo in Florida now comes with extra homework. Condominium buildings three stories and taller must complete milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies, and those results can affect monthly fees and special assessments. Before you make an offer, I help you review each building's inspection status, reserves, insurance, HOA fees, rental rules and recent sales, so you choose the right building first and then the right residence.

Overview for Downtown St. Pete, FL

3,169 people live in Downtown St. Pete, where the median age is 60 and the average individual income is $82,097. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,169

Total Population

60 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$82,097

Average individual Income

Around Downtown St. Pete, FL

There's plenty to do around Downtown St. Pete, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
98
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
56
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tidal Boar Ginger Beer, Get It And Go, and The Henley.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.1 miles 5 reviews 4.2/5 stars
Dining 0.18 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining 0.26 miles 12 reviews 4.6/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 0.26 miles 3 reviews 2.3/5 stars
Shopping 0.19 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Shopping 0.24 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Downtown St. Pete, FL

Downtown St. Pete has 2,142 households, with an average household size of 1. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downtown St. Pete do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,169 people call Downtown St. Pete home. The population density is 9,137 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,169

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

60 years

Median Age

42 / 58%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,142

Total Households

1

Average Household Size

$82,097

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Downtown St. Pete, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Downtown St. Pete. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg, with waterfront high-rises, marinas, and the bay.

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