Dunedin, FL

Dunedin, Florida

Introduction to Dunedin, Florida

Dunedin, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 4 miles S of Palm Harbor, Florida (center to center) and 19 miles W of Tampa, Florida. The city is considered part of the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metropolitan area. Dunedin has a population of 35,691.

Dunedin History

The name ‘Dunedin’ comes from the Scotis Gaelic word 'Dùn Èideann,' meaning Edinburgh. Originally, Scottish families settled here in 1899. Dunedin has very strong Scottish roots and traditions that are maintained to this day. The city hosts a number of annual festivals like the Highland Games, and the very popular Mardi Gras celebration. It is home to a number of exotic beaches and some rare open waterfront communities. Dunedin currently has a nonpartisan commissioner-manager form of government.

Dunedin and nearby Attractions

• Sperry Lake
• Dunedin Historical Museum
• Gladys Douglas School for the Arts
• Dunedin Fine Art Gallery Gift Shop
• Dunedin Highland Memorial Park
• Grant Field

Things To Do In Dunedin

Dunedin houses many historic buildings like the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce and the Dunedin Historical Museum, which may be great places to start an exploration of the city. The Dunedin Marina is another beautiful location, as is the Pinellas Trail which has a picturesque, 15-foot wide, 40-mile area, ideal for walking, biking, and skating. Honeymoon Island is just off the coast of Dunedin, and the State Park offers opportunities of snorkeling, swimming, fishing, and even observing wildlife in its natural habitat. Moreover, adventure lovers can take a trip to Anclote Key Preserve State Park, which provides facilities for primitive style camping, surrounded by more than 43 different types of birds. It also has a 19th century lighthouse and a 4-mile long beachfront.

Dunedin Transportation

St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport serves the area.

Dunedin Higher Education

Schiller International University is the local university.

High Points

Dunedin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Dunedin, FL

Comparing Dunedin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Dunedin Almanac

Dunedin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dunedin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dunedin Hospitals

MEASE HOSPITAL- DUNEDIN
(Government - Local)
601 MAIN STREET
(727) 733-1111
Emergency Service: Yes

Dunedin High Schools (2004)

DUNEDIN HIGH SCHOOL
1651 PINEHURST ROAD
727-469-4100
Serves 1,943 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Dunedin Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

NEW: Community Comments below!