πŸ‘₯ Demographics & Market Analysis

Income Strength & Renter Depth

St. Petersburg's downtown and urban-core submarkets contain a large and accelerating base of high-earning renter-by-choice households, supporting the Project's Class A rent positioning without dependence on future demographic shifts.

🎯 Gallery Haus Target Demographics

36,000+
Households at $120K+ Income
Core addressable market for ~$3,585/mo rent
83,000+
Residents in High-Income Households
Deep pool of Class A multifamily demand
31.7%
Market Share
Households qualified for premium rents
259,343
Total Population
40.6%
Bachelor's Degree+

πŸ’° Household Income Distribution

Meaningful Depth of Households Aligned With Class A Rent Levels

The area surrounding Gallery Haus has a substantial concentration of households earning well above the levels typically associated with stabilized Class A multifamily. Within a short radius of the site, more than 36,000 households earn $120,000+ annually β€” comfortably supporting monthly rents at the Project's ~$3,585 target. Income growth and demographic turnover in downtown St. Petersburg continue to expand this upper-income cohort each year.

Expanding Renter-by-Choice Population

Upper-income households represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the St. Petersburg urban core. These renters-by-choice increasingly prioritize walkability, amenitized living, and modern construction β€” creating a broad, resilient base of demand for high-quality multifamily assets.

Depth, Growth, and Durability of High-Income Demand

Over 83,000 residents within the surrounding trade area fall into income brackets typically associated with top-tier Class A multifamily demand. This provides a deep, diverse, and economically stable renter pool for the Project. Continued in-migration of high-wage talent, strong employment in medical, tech, finance, and remote-work sectors, and rising educational attainment all reinforce the durability of the Project's demand profile.

πŸ“Š Detailed Demographics

Location St. Petersburg city, Florida
Total Population 259,343
Male Population 125,050 (48.2%)
Female Population 134,293 (51.8%)
Total Households 113,817
Family Households 58,654
Non-Family Households 55,163
Owner-Occupied Units 71,247
Renter-Occupied Units 42,570 (37.4%)
Median Household Income $70,333
Per Capita Income $46,755
Median Home Value $289,000
Median Rent $1,410
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79,648 (40.6%)
Work From Home 21,226 (15.7%)

Population by Gender

Age Distribution (Sample)

🏠 Housing & Households

113,817
Total Households
139,752
Housing Units
$289,000
Median Home Value

Housing Tenure

Household Types

Educational Attainment (25+)

Commute to Work

Employment Base & Major Employers

The analysis geocodes the 200 largest employers in St. Petersburg and quantifies employment centers within Gallery Haus's immediate trade area. Dozens of major employers across healthcare, education, government, and corporate sectors fall within a 3-5 mile commute radius.

Employer Concentration
  • Major employment centers within short commute radius
  • Diversified across healthcare, education, finance, tech, and government
  • White-collar jobs align with target renter profile
  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Raymond James, Duke Energy among key employers
Underwriting Implications
  • Proximity to diversified employment centers supports a resilient renter base
  • Reduces tenant concentration risk across single industry or employer
  • Supports workforce housing demand for medical, professional, and tech talent
  • Employment accessibility is a key driver of Class A multifamily absorption

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Transit & Accessibility

PSTA bus network provides extensive coverage within a 3-mile radius of Gallery Haus. Multiple routes and stops within walking/biking distance enable car-optional livingβ€”an increasingly valued amenity for urban Class A renters.

Transit Network
  • Multiple PSTA routes serving downtown and regional employment hubs
  • Stops within easy walking distance of the site
  • Connections to Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Pete Beach
  • Frequency supports commute and lifestyle needs
Car-Optional Living
  • Supports residents who choose to live car-free or with fewer vehicles
  • Reduces parking demand and associated development costs
  • Aligns with preferences of younger, urban-oriented renters
  • Transit connectivity reinforces demand for urban Class A multifamily

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Market Takeaways

Affluent Market

With a median household income of $70,333 and per capita income of $46,755 at the city level, St. Petersburg supports premium Class A multifamily rents and attracts higher-earning renter-by-choice households. Gallery Haus is specifically oriented toward the 36,000+ households earning $120,000+ highlighted at the top of this page.

Highly Educated

40.6% of residents (age 25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, indicating a sophisticated, white-collar demographic aligned with Gallery Haus's amenitized, design-forward offering.

Balanced Housing Tenure

A 37.4% renter-occupied rate creates a substantial, existing rental market while leaving room for continued absorption of new Class A product.

Modern Workforce

15.7% of residents work from home, supporting demand for coworking, flexible amenity spaces, and daytime activation within the building.

Existing Rent Context

Citywide median rent of $1,410 reflects the full universe of older and lower-amenity housing stock. Gallery Haus is intentionally positioned at the top of the market for high-income households, with rents anchored to the 36,000+ $120K+ households identified above rather than to the overall median.