At a Glance
Median Income
$75,354
$47,871 per capita
Home Value
$359,600
Zillow: $396,635
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
442/100K
2,787/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.2%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Palm Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palm Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palm Harbor a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palm Harbor residents earn a median household income of $75,354 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,871. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% 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 Palm Harbor is $359,600 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,635. Median rent is $1,733/month, with 38.3% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Palm Harbor reports 442 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,787/100K.
Education
39.2% of adults in Palm Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palm Harbor 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
Population61,454
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density3,540/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,354
Per Capita$47,871
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
B+
Home Value$359,600
Rent$1,733
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$396,635
Housing Units30,381
Rent Burden38.3%
Crime
F
Violent442/100K
Property2,787/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation69 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.2%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Palm Harbor was built in 1985.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% 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.
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