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47 ZIP codes •
Population: 960,497
Should you buy in Pinellas County, FL?
Our answer, based on the numbers below.
🏠For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)
Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.
📈For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5
(52/100)
A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.
⚠️Risks to Know
1 flag
High vacancy:
18.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
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Investability
County-wide average
Appreciation
3.2% 5yr CAGR
Landlord Climate
Regulatory friendliness
Avg Investability★★★★★
Avg Home Value$412,407
Avg Monthly Rent$2,207
ZIP Codes47
Market Trends — Pinellas County
County Home Value History
County Rent History
Investing in Pinellas County Real Estate
Pinellas County (FL) covers 47 ZIPs and 15 municipalities. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been soft across most of the geography.
Investors considering Pinellas, Florida should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.
The 0% renter share in Pinellas masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.
A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
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Investor Insight: With 1,190 students living off-campus, Pinellas County has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.
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Expect median prices around $412K in, FL. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.
What is it like being a landlord in, FL?
Rental owners in, FL deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.
How do experienced investors play, FL?
In, FL the significant play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $412K prices and $2,207/mo rents suits that approach.
How does, FL compare to the FL average?
Against the FL average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.
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