The Town FilesDunedin, Florida
City in Pinellas County · population 36,068 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $396,000
- Household income
- $74,477
- Jan low / Jul high
- 51° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 56
- Median age
- 58.0
Dunedin is a city of 36,068 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $396,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks hipper than 91% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 89% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 84% of Florida towns.
How Dunedin 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 Dunedin is worth $396,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $74,477, which is more affordable than 30% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,675 a month. 71.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dunedin | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $396,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,675 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $74,477 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 71.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.4% | — |
Who lives in Dunedin
| People | Dunedin | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 25.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Dunedin
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 50.7°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dunedin since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 7.8 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 281 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 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 Dunedin itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Dunedin
8 public schools with 5,014 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNEDIN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,190 | 21.6 |
| DUNEDIN HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 868 | 18.1 |
| DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (charter) | K-8 | 661 | 15.4 |
| GARRISON-JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 598 | 16.2 |
| CURTIS FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 536 | 15.8 |
| DUNEDIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 495 | 12.7 |
| SAN JOSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 335 | 11.2 |
| ACADEMIE DA VINCI CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 331 | 11.4 |
Towns near Dunedin
- Greenbriar, FL3.2 mi · 2,696 people · home $353,200
- Palm Harbor, FL3.9 mi · 61,366 people · home $405,300
- Clearwater, FL4.3 mi · 117,292 people · home $361,300
- Safety Harbor, FL6.3 mi · 17,072 people · home $454,000
- Belleair, FL7.1 mi · 4,273 people · home $633,300
- Oldsmar, FL7.6 mi · 14,898 people · home $380,300
- Tarpon Springs, FL7.7 mi · 25,117 people · home $340,700
- East Lake, FL8.7 mi · 32,344 people · home $488,000
Dunedin questions
Is Dunedin, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dunedin scores better for retirees than 84% of Florida towns and quieter than 53%. 35.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.0).
How much does a house cost in Dunedin?
The median owner-occupied home in Dunedin is valued at $396,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,477, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $1,675 a month.
What is the weather like in Dunedin?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 50.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Dunedin get tornadoes?
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dunedin 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)