The Town FilesSafety Harbor, Florida
City in Pinellas County · population 17,072 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $454,000
- Household income
- $106,830
- Jan low / Jul high
- 53° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 77
- Median age
- 49.8
Safety Harbor is a city of 17,072 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $454,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more seaside character than 82% of Florida towns, more upscale than 80% of Florida towns, better for families than 79% of Florida towns.
How Safety Harbor ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Safety Harbor is worth $454,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $106,830, which is more affordable than 61% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,743 a month. 83.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Safety Harbor | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $454,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,743 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $106,830 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 83.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Safety Harbor
| People | Safety Harbor | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.6% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.8% | — |
| Work from home | 26.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Safety Harbor
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 52.5°F. About 53.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
77 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Safety Harbor since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 4.1 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 284 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 24, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 31, 2001.
Severe weather in Pinellas County since 1996
Pinellas County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Pinellas County
Pinellas County had 447,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,519 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Safety Harbor itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Safety Harbor
2 public schools with 1,612 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY HARBOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 977 | 20.4 |
| SAFETY HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 635 | 14.8 |
Towns near Safety Harbor
- Greenbriar, FL3.3 mi · 2,696 people · home $353,200
- Oldsmar, FL3.3 mi · 14,898 people · home $380,300
- Clearwater, FL4.8 mi · 117,292 people · home $361,300
- Dunedin, FL6.3 mi · 36,068 people · home $396,000
- Westchase, FL6.5 mi · 25,952 people · home $559,500
- Palm Harbor, FL6.5 mi · 61,366 people · home $405,300
- South Highpoint, FL6.5 mi · 5,018 people · home $241,300
- Feather Sound, FL6.7 mi · 3,607 people · home $415,800
Safety Harbor questions
Is Safety Harbor, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Safety Harbor scores better for retirees than 78% of Florida towns and quieter than 47%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.8).
How much does a house cost in Safety Harbor?
The median owner-occupied home in Safety Harbor is valued at $454,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,830, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,743 a month.
What is the weather like in Safety Harbor?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 52.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Safety Harbor get tornadoes?
77 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Safety Harbor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)