The Town FilesHoliday, Florida
Community in Pasco County · population 24,939 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $170,100
- Household income
- $48,186
- Jan low / Jul high
- 51° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 44
- Median age
- 45.8
Holiday is a community of 24,939 people in Pasco County, Florida. The median home is worth $170,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Florida towns, more walkable than 79% of Florida towns.
How Holiday 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 Holiday is worth $170,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $48,186, which is more affordable than 82% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,239 a month. 66.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holiday | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,239 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $48,186 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 66.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 14.8% | — |
Who lives in Holiday
| People | Holiday | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Holiday
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
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holiday since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 12, 2023 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 28, 1998.
Severe weather in Pasco County since 1996
Pasco County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| 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 Pasco County
Pasco County had 145,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,908 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Holiday itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Holiday
5 public schools with 3,610 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCLOTE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,202 | 20.7 |
| PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 864 | 17.6 |
| GULF TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 694 | 16.1 |
| SUNRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 431 | 15.4 |
| GULFSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 419 | 16.1 |
Towns near Holiday
- Beacon Square, FL1.8 mi · 8,320 people · home $172,100
- Elfers, FL2.3 mi · 14,573 people · home $202,300
- Tarpon Springs, FL3.4 mi · 25,117 people · home $340,700
- New Port Richey, FL4.4 mi · 16,728 people · home $183,100
- East Lake, FL5.5 mi · 32,344 people · home $488,000
- Trinity, FL5.8 mi · 11,924 people · home $459,800
- New Port Richey East, FL6.1 mi · 11,015 people · home $220,700
- Port Richey, FL6.2 mi · 3,052 people · home $293,100
Holiday questions
Is Holiday, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holiday scores better for retirees than 19% of Florida towns and quieter than 25%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.8).
How much does a house cost in Holiday?
The median owner-occupied home in Holiday is valued at $170,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,186, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,239 a month.
What is the weather like in Holiday?
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 Holiday get tornadoes?
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holiday since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 12, 2023. 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)