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Oldsmar, FL


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Oldsmar, Florida

Introduction to Oldsmar, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 6 miles SE of Palm Harbor, Florida (center to center) and 14 miles NW of Tampa, Florida. The city is considered part of the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metropolitan area. Oldsmar has a population of 11,910.

Oldsmar History

The history of Oldsmar dates back to 1913 when the automobile pioneer Ransom E. Olds bought 37,541 acres of land in the northern part of Tampa Bay. He established the “R. E. Olds-on-the-Bay” in this area. In 1927 the name of the town was changed to Tampa Shores. However, it was again renamed as Oldsmar in 1937.

Oldsmar and nearby Attractions

  • Sheffield Park
  • Oldsmar Flea Market
  • Oldsmar Spray Park
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Things To Do In Oldsmar

Oldsmar organizes a number of family activities like Days and Nights festival, breakfast with Santa, Oktoberfest, summer camps and art classes. Apart from these family activities, the city also features a well known shopping area, several restaurants, children playgrounds, picnic pavilions, water sports and indoor play zones.

Oldsmar Transportation

Nearby airports include Tampa International Airpiort and Clearwater Airpark.

Oldsmar Higher Education

College level education is available from Hillsborough Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 10%Oldsmar Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Oldsmar People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Oldsmar, FL

Comparing Oldsmar 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
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Women68
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime35

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