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Safety Harbor

Florida · 17,072 residents · 4.925 sq mi
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Safety Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,116. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $293,000. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,072
−1%since 2000
from 17,203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,466 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+23%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Safety Harbor
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,116
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,378 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,520
+59%since 2000
from $28,632 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $703 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+54%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(13,651)
Black3.5%(606)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,498)
Asian2.8%(486)
Other2.6%(447)
Diversity Score40%(6,826)
Diversity Score
40
+80%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Safety Harbor, Florida?

Safety Harbor, Florida has about 17,072 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Safety Harbor, Florida earns about $83,116 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 $293,000, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in Safety Harbor, Florida?

About 43.2% 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 1,948 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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