Living in Safety Harbor, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Safety Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Safety Harbor has 17,033 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $106,830 (43% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $454,000, the median rent is $1,743/month.
Safety Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 17,033
- Median age
- 49.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $106,830State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $454,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,743/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Safety Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Safety Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Safety Harbor the median home value is $454,000, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,743 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,303 a month in housing costs.
Safety Harbor median household income
The median household income in Safety Harbor is $106,830 and the income per person is $58,981. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Safety Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,650
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.40
Safety Harbor demographics
- Population
- 17,033
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 6,960
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Safety Harbor ›
Education in Safety Harbor
48.6% of adults 25 and older in Safety Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Safety Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Drive alone
- 63.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Safety Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Harbor | 17,033 | $106,830 | $454,000 | $1,743 |
| Greenbriar | 2,283 | $73,299 | $353,200 | $2,367 |
| Oldsmar | 14,904 | $88,333 | $380,300 | $1,427 |
| Clearwater | 117,247 | $66,381 | $361,300 | $1,658 |
| Dunedin | 36,062 | $74,477 | $396,000 | $1,675 |
| Westchase | 24,885 | $124,434 | $559,500 | $2,174 |
| Palm Harbor | 61,512 | $78,935 | $405,300 | $1,806 |
| South Highpoint | 4,174 | $61,105 | $241,300 | $1,197 |
| Feather Sound | 3,476 | $87,986 | $415,800 | $1,783 |
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What is the median household income in Safety Harbor, FL?
The median household income in Safety Harbor is $106,830, 43% 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 Safety Harbor?
The median home value in Safety Harbor is $454,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Safety Harbor?
The median gross rent in Safety Harbor is $1,743 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Safety Harbor, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Safety Harbor?
The median age in Safety Harbor is 49.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Safety Harbor?
The average commute to work in Safety Harbor is 25 minutes; 26.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Safety Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Safety Harbor is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Safety Harbor?
48.6% of adults in Safety 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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