Dunedin, FL Utility & Living Guide

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Dunedin, FL Utility & Living Guide

Living in Dunedin offers a charming small-town vibe with easy access to beautiful beaches and a vibrant downtown.

Last updated: June 5, 2026
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$1400/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$380,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Duke Energy
🔥 Gas

N/A
💧 Water

$45/mo

City of Dunedin
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

City of Dunedin
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead $255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1400/mo
2 Bedrooms$1800/mo
3 Bedrooms$2400/mo
Median Home Price$380,000
Property Tax Rate1.1%
Avg Childcare/mo$1000

Dunedin’s housing market is competitive, with a mix of historic homes and modern developments. Prices have risen steadily due to its desirable location near Tampa Bay.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

105

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

+5% above national average

Groceries

102

Transportation

98

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$1000

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7.5%
Property Tax Rate1.1%
<p>State 6% + County 1.5%</p>

Florida has no state income tax.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

50

Higher = safer
School Rating

6.5/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$1000/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+3% growing
Political Climate
Purple
Business Momentum
Moderate with industries in tourism, healthcare, and craft brewing.
Top Local Concerns
rising housing costs, traffic congestion, hurricane preparedness
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit; most families rely on cars, but downtown is walkable.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Honeymoon Island State Park
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    Dunedin Historical Museum
  • 🎯
    Caladesi Island

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The downtown area is family-friendly with parks and events. Highland Lakes offers suburban living with good schools.

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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse

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Short-term rentals require registration; leash laws for pets are enforced.

Home prices in Dunedin have grown 8% year-over-year, driven by remote work trends. The local economy is bolstered by tourism and healthcare sectors.

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📊 Dunedin — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$55,729
👤 Median Age
57.7
🏠 Homeownership Rate
70.4%
🔑 Renter Rate
29.6%
📉 Poverty Rate
9.7%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.9%
📡 Internet Access
84.0%
🎓 College Educated
32.8%