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Safety Harbor

Florida · 16,624 residents (2025 est.) · 4.925 sq mi
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Safety Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,830. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $454,000. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,033
−1%since 2000
from 17,203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,458 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+18%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,624 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Safety Harbor
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,830
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,378 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,981
+106%since 2000
from $28,632 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+10%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,000
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,743
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $703 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+86%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(15,390)
Black4.1%(698)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(628)
Asian1.7%(286)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(3,813)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(12,425)
Black6.9%(1,171)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,705)
Asian2.1%(364)
Other8%(1,368)
Diversity Score55.8%(9,501)
Diversity Score
56
+152%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Safety Harbor, Florida?

Safety Harbor, Florida has about 17,033 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Safety Harbor, Florida?

The typical household in Safety Harbor, Florida earns about $106,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Safety Harbor, Florida expensive?

In Safety Harbor, Florida, the median home is worth about $454,000, and the typical rent is about $1,743 a month.

How educated are people in Safety Harbor, Florida?

About 48.6% of adults age 25 and over in Safety Harbor, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Safety Harbor, Florida?

About 6.1% of people in Safety Harbor, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Safety Harbor, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Safety Harbor, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,909 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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