Living in Palm Harbor, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Palm Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Palm Harbor has 61,512 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median household income is $78,935 (6% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $405,300, the median rent is $1,806/month.
Palm Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 61,512
- Median age
- 50.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $78,935State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $405,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,806/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Palm Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Palm Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Palm Harbor the median home value is $405,300, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,806 per month, which is 41.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,096 a month in housing costs.
Palm Harbor median household income
The median household income in Palm Harbor is $78,935 and the income per person is $50,106. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Palm Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,595
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.23
Palm Harbor demographics
- Population
- 61,512
- Median age
- 50.9
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 27,154
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Palm Harbor ›
Education in Palm Harbor
40.6% of adults 25 and older in Palm Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Palm Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Palm Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor | 61,512 | $78,935 | $405,300 | $1,806 |
| Dunedin | 36,062 | $74,477 | $396,000 | $1,675 |
| Tarpon Springs | 25,791 | $79,529 | $340,700 | $1,298 |
| Greenbriar | 2,283 | $73,299 | $353,200 | $2,367 |
| East Lake | 33,283 | $99,333 | $488,000 | $1,942 |
| Oldsmar | 14,904 | $88,333 | $380,300 | $1,427 |
| Safety Harbor | 17,033 | $106,830 | $454,000 | $1,743 |
| Holiday | 22,785 | $48,186 | $170,100 | $1,239 |
| Clearwater | 117,247 | $66,381 | $361,300 | $1,658 |
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What is the median household income in Palm Harbor, FL?
The median household income in Palm Harbor is $78,935, 6% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Palm Harbor?
The median home value in Palm Harbor is $405,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Palm Harbor?
The median gross rent in Palm Harbor is $1,806 per month, about 41.1% of household income.
Is Palm Harbor, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Palm Harbor?
The median age in Palm Harbor is 50.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Palm Harbor?
The average commute to work in Palm Harbor is 27 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Palm Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Palm Harbor is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Palm Harbor?
40.6% of adults in Palm Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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