Tampa metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Indian Shores, FL
About Indian Shores
Indian Shores is a small beachfront town on the Sand Key barrier island (2020 census population 1,190), bordered by Indian Rocks Beach to the north and Redington Shores to the south. It is heavily seasonal — 74% of its housing units were vacant in the 2020 census — and skews older. The town runs its own 24-hour municipal police department (which also serves neighboring Redington Shores) and recently moved into a new municipal center with a waterfront banquet hall.
Home prices in Indian Shores
The median listing price in Indian Shores is $645,000.
Top places in Indian Shores
- Indian Shores beach
- Indian Shores Municipal Center (shown in the Commons photo below)
- Tiki Gardens
- Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve
- Redington Shores beach access
- Gulf Boulevard beach shops and restaurants.
- John's Pass Village (Madeira Beach)
Commuting from Indian Shores
- Approximate drive to downtown Tampa: 45–60 minutes (typical drive; varies with traffic). Route is generally via Park Boulevard to US-19, then SR-60 to I-275.
Schools in Indian Shores
Public schools: Pinellas County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Indian Shores FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Indian Shores, FL?
The median listing price in Indian Shores is $645,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Indian Shores, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Tampa: 45–60 minutes (typical drive; varies with traffic). Route is generally via Park Boulevard to US-19, then SR-60 to I-275. - Which school district serves Indian Shores, FL?
Indian Shores is served by Pinellas County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.