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A city of 82,617. Public schools that outperform most of Florida.
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Population
82,617
+6.2% since 2010
Typical home
$337K
+0.5% in a year
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
49.3
years
Jobs based here
60,818
A job hub
What makes Largo stand out
The 3 things Largo does most differently from other towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 55,008 people come to Largo for work
Where Largo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
60,818jobs based in Largo
16%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Largo’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →77°
Clear
H 88° · L 74°
Local news
All →- Largo vs Gaither - Boys Varsity Football 09/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Largo vs Northeast - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/02/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 20
- Largo vs East Lake - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/17/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 17
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Largo. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Largo’s public schools outperform 64% of Florida districts
The public schools Largo’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 64% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Academy of Math and Science | K–8 | 817 | B |
| Pinellas Preparatory Academy | K–8 | 764 | A− |
| High Point Elementary School | PK–5 | 600 | B |
| Ponce de Leon Elementary School | PK–5 | 546 | C+ |
| Frontier Elementary School | PK–5 | 542 | B− |
| Mildred Helms Elementary School | PK–5 | 515 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduationAll 22 schools →
Outdoors
3.6% of Largo is conserved land
9.5 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves.
3.6%conserved
3.6%
conserved · 448 of 12,588 acres
9.5 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
#258
most conserved land in FL
#111
most walkable in FL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eagle Lake Park | 2.9 mi | 157 |
| 2. Taylor Park | 1.2 mi | 118 |
| 3. Largo Central Park Nature Preserve | 1.1 mi | 39 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Largo home is worth about $337K
The typical Largo home is worth about $337,000, up 0.5% in a year, 10% below the Florida typical home.
$337KZillow home value
Typical home value
Largo$337K
Florida$376K
Market temperature
47
days on market
97.4%
sale-to-list price
+0.5%
value change, 1 year
98
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Largo beats the Florida average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
B−Health Grade
26 measures vs. Florida
1 better20 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Largo | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 13.3% | 15.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 7.2% |
Hca Florida Largo Hospital
1.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
44th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Largo
Most working residents leave Largo for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Clearwater (11%), St. Petersburg (11%) and Tampa (8%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
16%work in town
Where working residents work
In Largo16%
Clearwater11%
St. Petersburg11%
Tampa8%
Pinellas Park7%
8 mi
median commute distance
60,818
jobs based in Largo
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Largo has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 51°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter53–72°
Spring62–82°
Summer74–90°
Fall66–84°
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Largo
Largo's reported crime rate is above Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 205 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Largo2.5
Florida2.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Largo16.5
Florida10.8
U.S.15.5
205
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,360
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
645
paid flood claims since 1979
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Largo
City in Florida, United States
Largo is the third largest city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States, and the fourth largest in the Tampa Bay area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 82,485, up from 77,648 in 2010. Largo was first incorporated in 1905. In 1913, it became the first municipality in Pinellas County to adopt a council-manager government. It switched back and forth between "town" and "city" a few times, and became a city again in 1974. It was an exporter of agricultural products until the 1960s population growth began to transform it into a bedroom community. From 1905 to 2010, Largo grew in area from 9⁄16 of a square mile (1.5 km2) to about 19 square miles (48 km2), and in population fr…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 82,485
- Area
- 19 sq mi
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- ZIP code
- 33770, 33771, 33773
- Area code
- 727
Largo’s neighbors
8 towns share a border with Largo.
South HighpointRidgecrestBelleair BluffsHarbor BluffsClearwaterPinellas ParkBelleairIndian Rocks BeachLargo
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