Dunedin, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Dunedin, FL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,661 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1585.4 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.50% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 58.0 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 17,435 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Dunedin grew by 0.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 36,661 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Dunedin is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 30.7% of residents. That is 11.1 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,693 12.8% -6.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,688 15.5% -5.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,361 22.8% +2.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 11,247 30.7% +11.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Florida, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.4% of the people living in Dunedin and men 46.6%.
- Women 53.4% Florida 51.0%
- Men 46.6% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
Dunedin has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,115 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.55% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dunedin is about 1% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $303,605 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,674 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.8% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Dunedin is about 15.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,674 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dunedin spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 186 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.3 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.7 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 186 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,773 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 25.4% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,405 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,738 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Dunedin is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dunedin has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Dunedin has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.3% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Dunedin, FL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Dunedin, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin, FL | 36,661 | $74,115 #2/3 | $303,605 #1/3 | 22.3 min #2/3 |
| Palm Harbor, FL | 57,735 | $79,658 | $209,218 | 23.4 min |
| Clearwater, FL | 107,767 | $67,539 | $194,893 | 21.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dunedin, Florida.
How big is Dunedin, Florida by population?
About 36,661 people live in Dunedin, Florida, in 17,435 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 58.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 21 years.
How densely populated is Dunedin, Florida?
Averaged over its land area, Dunedin, Florida has 1,585 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 18 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Dunedin, Florida?
The median home costs 4.1 times the median household income ($303,605 against $74,115), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,674 a month takes about 27% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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