At a Glance
Median Income
$105,813
$57,086 per capita
Home Value
$433,300
Zillow: $501,979
Median Rent
$1,719/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
10.5% smoking rate
How Safety Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Safety Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Safety Harbor a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Safety Harbor residents earn a median household income of $105,813 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,086. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% 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 Safety Harbor is $433,300 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $501,979. Median rent is $1,719/month, with 27.1% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Safety Harbor reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 709/100K.
Education
47.2% of adults in Safety Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Safety Harbor has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,040
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density3,456/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,813
Per Capita$57,086
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A
Home Value$433,300
Rent$1,719
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$501,979
Housing Units7,518
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property709/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation22 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Safety Harbor was founded in 1917.
The median home in Safety Harbor was built in 1984.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
10.4% 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.