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Largo, FL

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Largo, FL

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 50
Population82,506
Foreign Born5.2%
Population Density4,395people per mi²
Median Age48.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

106/100

6% above national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Largo, Florida

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$44k
Comfortable $41k$60k
Luxury $96k+$149k+
Elite (Top 5%) $113k+$176k+
Affordability Ratio

102%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean86%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
18
Poor
7
Negative
2

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

2mi

Airport

TPA — Tampa International

15.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Largo, FL

1.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf12Nearest 0.2 mi
Camping15Nearest 6.6 mi
Marina8Nearest 4.5 mi
Winery0Nearest 16.4 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range3Nearest 4.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$60k+7.5%
20% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$571k
13% below US avg
College Educated
26.8%
23% below US avg
WFH
11.3%
21% below US avg
Homeownership
61.1%
7% below US avg
Median Home
$209k
26% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 77% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
19.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+79.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+74.5%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.16 / 1k Residents30% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.86 / 1k Residents49% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+83.8%
Burglary
1.07 / 1k Residents30% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
15.45 / 1k Residents154% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.01 / 1k Residents97% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+5Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Largo, Florida
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.1% of income
Property Rights
B+
GoodIJ Grade B+
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (10% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season362 days365 frost-free
Annual Rainfall59.3"
Elevation10 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Poor13 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor4,395/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Poor9 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHurricane, Inland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Coastal Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 909 mi · coast 18 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$303.4M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T21:33:04.000Z

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