Dunedin, FL

U.S. News Ratings
Population 34,171
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Low

Climate

Dunedin has warm weather year round but receives above-average rainfall in the summer months.

Geography

Dunedin is on the Pinellas Peninsula, north of St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay area.

Cultural Attractions

Caladesi Island State Park, accessible by boat or ferry from Honeymoon Island, contains a nationally-recognized white sand beach offering swimming, hiking, fishing, and sunbathing.

Recreation

Dunedin’s surrounding area includes several state and local parks. It is also the spring training home for the Toronto Blue Jays and the hometown for the minor-league Dunedin Blue Jays.

Historical

Dunedin is the oldest community south of Cedar Key. Its first settlers arrived in the 1850s.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
34,171
Population under 55:
57.2%
Population over 55:
42.8%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Tampa

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
90°F July High, 58°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$38,100
Median home price:
$125,000
Average property tax:
$2,265

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
11.7%
High
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
9
Middle schools:
5
High schools:
2

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
11
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
14

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
30/3
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
44/3

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
406

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