Holiday is an unincorporated community in Pasco County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.

About

Life in Holiday

Living in Holiday means settling into a quiet, aging community about 30 minutes north of Tampa where you're trading big-city energy for genuine affordability and a slower pace. The median home value sits around $170,100 with median household income near $48,000, making it genuinely accessible for people priced out of Tampa proper—though you'll want to factor in the reality that this is very much car-dependent sprawl, not a walkable town center. The job market is stable with unemployment around 4.3%, but most employment pulls from the greater Tampa metro area, so your commute could stretch close to 30 minutes depending on where you work.

Holiday at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

45.8 yrs

Poverty Rate

19.3%

Foreign-Born

14.3%

Broadband Internet

83.9%

of households

Population Growth

+4.6%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Holiday$48,186
Florida avg$74,568
US$80,734

Demographics14.3% foreign-born, most often from Cuba

Who lives in Holiday: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin

In Holiday, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (15.1%), and 13.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.

Under 18

16.4%

of residents

65 and Older

21.4%

of residents

Households with Kids

17.0%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

42.6%

of households

Married Couples

31.5%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.23

people

Race & Ethnicity

White64.2%
Hispanic or Latino21.5%
Black7.0%
Two or more races2.5%

Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Cuba15.1%
Dominican Republic8.2%
Mexico6.8%
Canada6.5%
Colombia6.3%
Egypt6.2%
Trinidad and Tobago5.5%
Greece5.1%
Vietnam4.2%
El Salvador3.8%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only76.7%
Spanish13.8%
Other Indo-European4.0%
Vietnamese1.6%
Arabic1.2%
French/Haitian0.8%
Other Asian/Pacific0.5%
Russian/Slavic0.5%

Cost of Livingrent 26% below FL average

Rent, home values, and income in Holiday

In Holiday, rent runs 26% below the FL average, and home values are 53% below the FL average.

Median rent (per month)

Holiday$1,239
Florida avg$1,669
US$1,413

Median home value

Holiday$170,100
Florida avg$359,000
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

61.2%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

41.5%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

100.9

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$977

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

66.3%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1977

median year built

Vacant Homes

23.0%

of housing units

Home Value Trend

$187,114
$248,744
$218,035
202120222023202420252026

Latest: $218,035 (September 2026)

Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average

Unemployment in Holiday and typical pay across the metro area

Unemployment in Pasco County, which includes Holiday, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.

Unemployment rate

Holiday4.3%
Florida avg3.9%
US4.3%

Holiday: Pasco County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

5%
4.3%
3.8%
3.4%
7.1%
4.3%
3%
3.2%
3.7%
4.3%
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Pasco County (county-wide) · Annual averages

Holiday is about 4% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

What Holiday Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Education & health care19.9%
Retail15.9%
Professional & business services13.1%
Arts, hospitality & food service11.8%
Construction9.7%
Transportation & utilities6.4%
Finance & real estate5.8%
Other services5.0%

City residents, wherever they work

Median Salary by Occupation · metro area

Management$103,460
Healthcare$78,640
Business & Finance$74,980
Education$53,580
Repair & Maintenance$49,130
Construction$47,280
Office & Admin$41,600
Transportation$37,710

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area

Commute29.8 min avg

How Holiday residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Holiday, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone72.7%
Carpool8.9%
Public transit0.8%
Walk1.0%
Work from home14.0%
Other2.6%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min22.3%
15–29 min27.7%
30–44 min21.8%
45–59 min18.8%
60+ min9.5%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)

    Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025

    19 mi

Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.

Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average

Crime rates for 2025

Violent crime in the area policed by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, which covers Holiday, runs 34% below the national average.

Violent Crime Rate

218.6

per 100,000 residents

Below average (329 national, 2025)

Property Crime Rate

651.7

per 100,000 residents

Below average (1,552 national, 2025)

Policed by Pasco County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)

Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025

Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes

FEMA National Risk Index

Relatively High

96.0 / 100

Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).

Hurricane · Very HighLightning · Very HighCoastal flooding · HighInland flooding · HighTornado · High

Pasco County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Pasco County, which includes Holiday, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

Thunderstorm WindTornadoTropical StormLightningHail

Storm events by year

YearEventsTop TypeProperty Damage
20255Funnel Cloud$90,000
20248Thunderstorm Wind$20,000
20233Thunderstorm Wind$2,000
20229Hail$95,000
20214Thunderstorm Wind$22,000
20205Hail$11,000
20195Thunderstorm Wind$175,000
20189Thunderstorm Wind$1.0M

Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.

0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year

Pasco County, county-wide

Holiday is about 4% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Air Quality37 median AQI — Good

Days by air quality category (2025)

Air quality in Pasco County, which includes Holiday, is typically good — 338 good-air days per year.

Median AQI

37

Good Days

338

per year

Moderate Days

26

per year

Unhealthy Days

0

per year

Pasco County, county-wide

Holiday is about 4% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Climate90°F summers, 53°F winters

30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation

Holiday has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 53°F).

Spring (Mar–May)

81°/63°F

avg high / low

Summer (Jun–Aug)

90°/75°F

avg high / low

Fall (Sep–Nov)

83°/66°F

avg high / low

Winter (Dec–Feb)

71°/53°F

avg high / low

Annual Precipitation

54.3"

Annual Snowfall

0.0"

Hot Days/Year

95

days above 90°F

Freeze Days/Year

2

days below 32°F

Rainy Days/Year

112

Average month

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)
40°50°60°70°80°90°100°10"Jan: 3.03" precipitationFeb: 2.51" precipitationMar: 3.08" precipitationApr: 2.69" precipitationMay: 2.35" precipitationJun: 7.06" precipitationJul: 9.05" precipitationAug: 9.66" precipitationSep: 7.03" precipitationOct: 3.19" precipitationNov: 1.90" precipitationDec: 2.74" precipitation51°JJan: high 69°F, low 51°FFFeb: high 72°F, low 54°FMMar: high 76°F, low 58°FAApr: high 81°F, low 63°FMMay: high 86°F, low 69°FJJun: high 90°F, low 74°FJJul: high 91°F, low 76°F91°AAug: high 91°F, low 76°FSSep: high 89°F, low 74°FOOct: high 84°F, low 67°FNNov: high 76°F, low 59°FDDec: high 71°F, low 54°F
Show month-by-month table ↓
MonthHighLowPrecip
Jan69°F51°F3.03"
Feb72°F54°F2.51"
Mar76°F58°F3.08"
Apr81°F63°F2.69"
May86°F69°F2.35"
Jun90°F74°F7.06"
Jul91°F76°F9.05"
Aug91°F76°F9.66"
Sep89°F74°F7.03"
Oct84°F67°F3.19"
Nov76°F59°F1.90"
Dec71°F54°F2.74"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Holiday

Uninsured

15.4%

of residents

No hospitals inside Holiday's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Adventhealth North Pinellas

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Tarpon Springs

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · New Port Richey

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Trinity

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity36.2%US 36.8%
Diabetes15.7%US 12.6%
High blood pressure42.3%US 37.1%
Current smoking19.8%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity33.5%US 26.6%
Depression21.5%US 23.0%
Asthma10.7%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year76.5%US 78.2%

Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.

Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.

Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Holiday

Holiday's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

2

within city limits

Private Schools

0

within city limits

College Degree Rate

14.3%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

National avg 16:1

Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year

Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 46 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Holiday

Holiday has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (46 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

46 mi away

Public Libraries in Holiday

South Holiday Branch Library

4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday

Branch~44 hrs/week

Cities Near Holiday

The closest cities within 60 miles

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Holiday FAQ

Is Holiday, Florida affordable?⌄

Holiday's median rent is $1,239/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,186/year. Median home value is $170,100.

Is Holiday, Florida safe?⌄

Holiday is policed by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 219 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 652 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.

What is the job market like in Holiday, Florida?⌄

Pasco County, which includes Holiday, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.

What is the cost of living in Holiday, Florida?⌄

The cost of living in Holiday is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,239/month and median household income is $48,186/year. The median home value is $170,100. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Holiday, Florida?⌄

The average commute in Holiday is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.

Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from