St. Leo: Economy & Jobs
$96,389 is the median household income in St. Leo (1.4× higher than Pasco County median $70,492; 1.3× higher than Florida median $71,711), with homes at a median value of $520,800. The surrounding county supports 145,102 jobs (avg $55,908).
- $73,646 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Florida $91,513).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $96,389 — above the Florida median ($72,336). Poverty rate 20.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 5.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | expensive |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 20.9% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.0% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $291,030 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $21,433,283 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $73,646 (vs Florida $91,513) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $95,267 |
| Median Household Income | $96,389 (vs Florida $72,336) |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $96,389 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.3% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 35% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 34.7% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 145,102 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $8,112,436,648 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $55,908 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 9,568,260 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% (vs Florida 2.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 149 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 75,344 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 505.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Berry Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 11,554 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 117,819 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 5,295,798 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 67 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 77 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 35 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 143 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 78 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 52 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 22 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 325 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 329 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 51 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 75 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | PUBLIX 1142 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 2.0 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $4,383,432,757 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,801.22 (vs Florida $8,713) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 561,891 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 42.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 18.7% |
| Pct Walked | 34.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 19.9 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 57.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 8 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12