St. Petersburg — "St. Pete" or the "Sunshine City" — is Pinellas County's largest city, with roughly 265,000 residents. Its downtown waterfront on Tampa Bay holds the St. Pete Pier, the Dalí Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts, while Central Avenue anchors a dense corridor of restaurants, galleries, and shops. The city blends a vibrant arts scene, historic neighborhoods like the Old Northeast, and miles of waterfront parks.
Home prices in St. Petersburg
The median listing price in St. Petersburg is $425,000.
Top places in St. Petersburg
The St. Pete Pier
The Dalí Museum
The Museum of Fine Arts on the downtown waterfront.
Central Avenue
Vinoy Park and the downtown waterfront (shown in the Commons photos below).
Sunken Gardens
Tropicana Field
Fort De Soto Park in nearby Tierra Verde.
Commuting from St. Petersburg
Approximate drive to downtown Tampa: 20–30 minutes (typical drive; varies with traffic). Route is generally via I-275 over the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Schools in St. Petersburg
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.
St. Petersburg FAQs
What is the housing market like in St. Petersburg, FL? The median listing price in St. Petersburg is $425,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from St. Petersburg, FL? Approximate drive to downtown Tampa: 20–30 minutes (typical drive; varies with traffic). Route is generally via I-275 over the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Which school district serves St. Petersburg, FL? St. Petersburg 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.