Tampa Bay is #5 Relocation Destination in U.S.

The Tampa Bay metro area in Florida was ranked the #5 relocation destination in the country in a recent Redfin report. While home prices have risen in the region, they tend to be more affordable than those in higher-cost cities like New York, the number one origin for those migrating to Florida. In addition, the lack of state income tax makes Tampa-St. Pete-Clearwater an attractive destination for people in higher tax states.

Redfin analyzed about two million Redfin.com users who viewed for-sale homes online across more than 100 metro areas from November 2022 to January 2023.  The Tampa Bay region drew 5,200 people looking to move and was second only to Miami as a popular relocation destination in Florida.  For more, read the Redfin report.

St. Petersburg has proven to be an in-demand location for companies looking for the tax benefits of Florida in a welcoming, inclusive, and warm community.

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Mike Swesey

President & CEO

Contact for site selectors and companies considering relocation to or expansion in St. Pete

Samantha LoGrasso

Business Recruitment Manager

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Morgan Lazzara

Chief of Staff

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The St. Pete EDC is located at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste. 610, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.  Parking is available in the Plaza LAZ lot located next to the building; use GPS for 221 1st St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, which is near the entrance located on 1st Street N. between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.  

Parking is $5/hour for the first 3 hours and $20 thereafter; it is a card payment facility only (no cash). Visitor parking is on the 1st and 4th floors; please note there is no handicapped access from the parking garage above the first floor. 

There is also surrounding street parking; pay with ParkMobile or in the Sundial Garage located 2 blocks away.

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We've moved! The St. Pete EDC office is now at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste 610, St Petersburg, FL 33701