At a Glance
Median Income
$68,068
$45,283 per capita
Home Value
$341,700
Zillow: $401,077
Median Rent
$1,523/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
1,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Dunedin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunedin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunedin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunedin residents earn a median household income of $68,068 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,283. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,144 business establishments, including 894 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunedin is $341,700 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,077. Median rent is $1,523/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Dunedin reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,285/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.4% of adults in Dunedin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunedin has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population36,060
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density3,405/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,068
Per Capita$45,283
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
B+
Home Value$341,700
Rent$1,523
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$401,077
Housing Units21,373
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property1,285/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary125/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Dunedin was founded in 1852.
The median home in Dunedin was built in 1976.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.