Apartments for rent in Safety Harbor, FL

Safety Harbor, a town in Florida, has a population of slightly more than 17,000. Middle-aged professionals should fit right in, as they make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. With an average age of just under 46, the city's residents are older than most cities in Florida. Just 17% of residents rent in Safety Harbor, as home ownership is common in the area. With an average rent of $1,268 per month, exceeding the state average by $115/month, relatively high rent costs may be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Safety Harbor residents have an average commute of about 29 minutes. Many residents (44%) drive their car to work, while public transit is not used much. Cycling is the second-most common way to get to work, opted for by 1% of commuters. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Safety Harbor has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 20% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Many Safety Harbor residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and scientific. Together, these industries make up 21% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. With an average annual income of around $80,000, Safety Harbor workers earn more than their peers elsewhere in Florida. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.