Meadowlawn

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Meadowlawn - Saint Petersburg, FL Area Guide

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A bustling Saint Pete neighborhood with a small-town feel

Urban Commuter-Friendly Parks Good Schools

Urban in population but suburban in feel, Meadowlawn is a welcoming neighborhood in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Situated just six miles north of Downtown Saint Pete, residents of Meadowlawn are just minutes from the delicious local restaurants, unique museums, and boutique shops in this beachy downtown district.

In Meadowlawn, you’ll discover local and chain restaurants in the southeast of town along with supermarkets, banks, and nearby public transit. Excellent public schools are available in Pinellas County Schools, and plenty of single-family homes exist along the neighborhood’s safe residential streets. Situated near I-275, Meadowlawn is a commuter-friendly town for those planning to frequently travel in and out of the neighborhood for work or play.

On the other side of the Interstate, you’ll want to explore Sawgrass Lake Park! This 400-acre swamp conservation area boasts unique outdoor recreation and wildlife observation. Nature trails, a mile-long boardwalk, and observation towers are available in one of the largest maple swamps on the Gulf Coast. Be on the lookout for alligators, birds, turtles, and more in this sprawling natural part of Meadowland!

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Reviews of Meadowlawn - Saint Petersburg, FL

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3.2 5 Reviews

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There are a lot of police around but mostly they're just patrolling and arriving at scenes of accidents.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sawgrass Lake Park
  • Sunken Gardens
  • Great Explorations Children's Museum
  • Weedon Island Preserve
  • Education Innovation Center

Commuter Rail

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 February 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.