Median Age
54 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
34%
Bay Pines, FL Area Guide
This luminous waterfront town provide gorgeous facilities
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Bay Pines is a small, unincorporated community in Pinellas County, positioned along the western edge of the Tampa Bay metro area where the Gulf Coast shoreline shapes both the scenery and the pace of daily life. The area is perhaps best known as home to the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, one of the largest Department of Veterans Affairs campuses in the southeastern United States, which serves as a major local employer and gives the community a steady, grounded character. The surrounding neighborhoods feel quiet and residential, with a mix of low-rise apartment communities, single-family homes, and smaller rental buildings that tend to attract those who prefer a calmer setting without sacrificing access to larger urban centers. St. Petersburg lies just a short drive to the east, putting downtown dining, arts venues, and employment hubs within easy reach. Pinellas County's well-connected road network makes commuting to Clearwater or Tampa straightforward. Rentals in Bay Pines lean toward modest, well-maintained units rather than high-rise towers, offering a more relaxed coastal lifestyle at a generally lower price point than the region's busier corridors. For renters who want proximity to both the Gulf and the metro area while living in a neighborhood that moves at its own unhurried pace, Bay Pines delivers a grounded, comfortable base.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,469
Average: $93,982
Education
901
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,287
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bay Pines has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
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Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Education Innovation Center
- Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium
- Florida Botanical Gardens
- Sawgrass Lake Park
- Sunken Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- St Pete-Clearwater International
- Tampa International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.