Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 106 —
6% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing38% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost16% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates95%
College graduates40.3%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Pinellas County Economic Development
Pinellas County Economic Development works with existing businesses to encourage expansion and seeks to attract new companies with high-wage careers to Central Florida’s Gulf Coast. Through investment tools, professional courses and business counseling sessions, trade missions to open new markets, as well as local, regional and statewide partnerships, PCED fosters a pro-business climate in Pinellas County, Florida.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes