RANK #986 / 996 · POP 959,918 · FL
PROJECTED GROWTH: -4.7%
Pinellas County, Florida, is a peninsula on Florida's Gulf Coast, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Tampa Bay to the east. It is connected to Tampa, a major city in Hillsborough County, by three bridges. The county offers a mix of urban and suburban environments, with communities ranging from the arts-focused downtown St. Petersburg to the small-town charm of Dunedin and Safety Harbor. Pinellas County is known for its natural amenities, including numerous parks, preserves, and beaches like Clearwater Beach and Fort De Soto Park, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation such as kayaking, biking, and walking on trails like the Pinellas Trail.
The economy of Pinellas County is diversified, with major employers in sectors such as healthcare, retail, and financial services. Top private employers include Publix, Walmart, and Raymond James & Associates. The county also has a strong presence in manufacturing, defense and homeland security, aviation and aerospace, life sciences, and information technology. Recent economic developments include significant investment flowing into commercial and residential projects, as well as the energy sector. The county actively works to attract and support businesses in high-wage industries like high-tech manufacturing, software development, and financial services.
Below national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Prices declining
Housing is fairly valued at 4.4x relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Tropicana Field Site Redevelopment Proposals (multiple projects)
ARK Ellison Horus, Blake Investment Partners, Foundation Vision Partners, Pinellas County Housing Authority
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$500M | Proposed |
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P L Bartow Natural Gas Power Plant Upgrades
Duke Energy Florida, LLC
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$340M | Under Construction |
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Digital Meter Upgrade (Advanced Metering Infrastructure)
Pinellas County Utilities (PCU)
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$50M | In Progress |
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St. Pete-Clearwater Airport Terminal Improvement
Pinellas County
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$50M | Design: In progress |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Pinellas County has a Boom Town Index score of 1/100, ranking #986 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -1.2% and a median household income of $66,406, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Pinellas County is $284,300 with median rent at $1,389/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2336, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.2% year-over-year. Job growth: -1.2%. Home values changed -6.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.48% of Pinellas County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.