Pinellas Park, FL 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Pinellas Park is halfway between St. Petersburg and Clearwater on the Pinellas peninsula with Tampa Bay and old Tampa Bay to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. Pinellas Park gives active adults an ideal retirement spot. Pinellas Park residents enjoy easy access to beautiful beaches, nearby city entertainment opportunities in St. Petersburg, and of course Florida’s sunny weather and retiree friendly living costs.

Climate

Pinellas Park is in a humid subtropical climate zone with hot humid summers and mild winters. The area sees about 25 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of July. Average winter temperatures range from 55° to 67° and summer temperatures between 80° and 88° with 73% humidity.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Residents in Pinellas Park have a variety of beautiful Gulf of Mexico beaches to choose from; other entertainment options include:

Art & performances

• • Performing Arts Center
  • Pinellas Park Art Society

Historical sites and museums

• • Tampa Bay Automobile Museum

Outdoor activities

• • Freedom Lake Park
  • Mainlands Golf Club

Cost of Living & Taxes

Florida is a popular retirement spot partially because of the state’s tax structure. Florida has no income tax, or estate tax. There is a 5.5% corporate income tax and property taxes can be high. There are several exemptions for seniors and low-income residents that can reduce the property tax burden. Property taxes and sales taxes vary by location, the average property tax for Pinellas Park is 0.91% of assessed property value. Pinellas Park sales tax is 7% which includes the 6% sales tax plus a 1% Pinellas County tax.

Health Care

The closest hospitals to Pinellas Park are in St. Petersburg; award winning hospitals include:

Northside Hospital-St. Petersburg is a 288 bed hospital which is a comprehensive stroke center with stroke care awards from the American Heart Association. Northside has also won awards for patient safety, patience excellence and heart care.

St. Petersburg General Hospital is a 215 bed acute care hospital which is certified as an advanced primary stroke center, center of excellence in robotics surgery, and has received multiple 5 star ratings from Healthgrades.

St. Anthony’s hospital in St. Petersburg is a 393 bed hospital which has earned awards and accreditations in endocrinology, neuroscience, sleep medicine, cardiovascular, and orthopedics.