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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):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Dunedin Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Dunedin, FL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men57
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better67
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime79

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