St. Pete Named Top Place To Live In FL, Among Best In U.S.: Report

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — St. Petersburg was named the top place in Florida to live and was among the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. among small- and mid-sized cities, according to a new list from Livability.com.

The website, which partnered with Applied Geographic Solutions, only considered cities with a population between 75,000 and 500,000 and those with a median home value of $500,000 or less.

“Only cities with a median home value of $500,000 or less have a shot at making our best places list. As home prices hit historical highs and inflation continues to rise, we laud the cities that are growing wages and home values while maintaining an affordable cost of living, including reasonable rent and home prices relative to local income,” according to Livability.com.

The cities were curated based on 100 data points and considering factors like a city’s economy, housing and cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education, and health.
St. Petersburg ranked 756 out of 1000 for the list’s overall Quality of Life score. It ranked highest for amenities, economy and housing.

“Nestled along the Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg offers pristine beaches, a thriving arts community and a bustling downtown district. The city’s warm climate and year-round outdoor activities help to create a relaxed lifestyle with endless possibilities,” the listing for Sunshine City reads.

Other Florida cities to make the list include Alafaya, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.

Read the full list of Top 100 Best Places To Live In The U.S. here.