Updated November 4, 2026
Pinellas's largest city, with historic neighborhoods, many older homes and waterfront areas where flood zone checks matter. The Bay Pines VA medical center is in nearby Bay Pines.
1969Median year homes were built
70%Homes built before 1980
63%Owner-occupied homes
$371,100Median home value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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