City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

Safety Harbor, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Safety Harbor - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

17,040
Residents
$105,813
Median income
$433,300
Median home
$1,977
Median rent (state)

Safety Harbor - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Safety Harbor places in the 81st percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

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80th
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83rd
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Safety Harbor, FL

Safety Harbor is a small town in Florida, home to 17,040 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Safety Harbor brings in $105,813 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.1%. Home values in Safety Harbor run a median of $433,300, and the median resident age is 49.1 years. Educational attainment runs 47.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 60.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Florida at 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,977 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Florida run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Safety Harbor report an average commute of 18.7 minutes, with 65.4% driving alone and 23.2% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 98.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

17,040 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$105,813 /yr

Poverty 3.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Safety Harbor compare to other US cities?

Where Safety Harbor sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 81% higher than other cities
Home value 80% pricier than other cities
Median rent 83% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Safety Harbor against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Safety Harbor toward the top of Florida's cities

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Safety Harbor ranks #170 - the 82nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Safety Harbor only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#125 of 903
86th percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#185 of 930
68th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#200 of 894
78th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#751 of 930
19th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#170 of 930
82nd percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

81stIncome percentile

81st percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Safety Harbor's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$433,300 20th percentile more affordable than 20% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Safety Harbor $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Safety Harbor, FL Safety Harbor, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Safety Harbor, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Safety Harbor, FL median $105,813/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Safety Harbor, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Safety Harbor, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 47.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
17,040
Median Income
$105,813
Median Home Value
$433,300
Median Age
49.1
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Labor force participation
60.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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16,400 residents16,600 residents16,800 residents17,000 residents17,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 17,055 residents 16,624 residents ▼ -2.5%
Safety Harbor's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 16
2020 10
2021 3
2022 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2022.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
18.7 minutes
Drive Alone
65.4%
Carpool
8.8%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
1.6%
Work from Home
23.2%
Other
0.7%

Based on 8,602 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Safety Harbor sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,977/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

New Port Richey
17,057 people
Ojus
17,101 people
Upper Grand Lagoon
17,162 people
Viera West
17,169 people
Lake Butler
17,242 people
Belle Glade
16,818 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Safety Harbor's 17,040 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Aberdeen, WA
17,040 people
Fairview Park, OH
17,049 people
Oswego, NY
17,028 people
Huntington, IN
17,026 people
Norwalk, OH
17,054 people
Bristol, VA
17,024 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Safety Harbor's $105,813 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

San Dimas, CA
$105,833 median income
Bethany Beach, DE
$105,833 median income
Three Lakes, MI
$105,833 median income
Oconomowoc, WI
$105,833 median income
East Hampton North, NY
$105,776 median income
DeWitt, MI
$105,857 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Safety Harbor, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Safety Harbor, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 77.5% 7.6% 7.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10.6% White 77.5% Black or African American 7.6% Asian 2.3% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.3% Two or more races 7.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Safety Harbor compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Safety Harbor (this city) 17,040 $105,813
New Port Richey 17,057 $46,160
Ojus 17,101 $64,667
Upper Grand Lagoon 17,162 $73,438
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Safety Harbor, FL?

What is the population of Safety Harbor, FL? +

Safety Harbor, FL has a population of 17,040 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Safety Harbor, FL? +

In Safety Harbor, the typical household earns $105,813 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Safety Harbor? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Safety Harbor; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Safety Harbor, FL? +

Safety Harbor's median home value sits at $433,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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