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About
Life in Oldsmar
This small Pinellas County city of about 15,000 people feels like a genuine community rather than a bedroom suburb, which is partly why locals actually stay put here. The job market is bolstered by some serious employers—Nielsen Media Research has its $80 million nerve center here handling media measurement work across the company, and Lockheed Martin maintains a major aerospace and defense facility that employed over 600 people as of 2015, so decent employment opportunities exist without needing to commute far. The median household income sits at $88,333 with a low unemployment rate around 3.7%, and while the median home value of $380,300 isn't cheap, it's more reasonable than many Tampa Bay communities; renters are looking at a median of about $1,438 monthly.
Oldsmar at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
11.1%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
-2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.1% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Oldsmar: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oldsmar, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (15.9%), and 10.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.9%
of households
Married Couples
50.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Oldsmar
In Oldsmar, rent runs 14% below the FL average, and home values are 6% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,720
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $357,907 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Oldsmar and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pinellas County, which includes Oldsmar, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Oldsmar: Pinellas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pinellas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Oldsmar is about 2% of Pinellas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Oldsmar Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Commute24.7 min avg
How Oldsmar residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oldsmar, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
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 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Oldsmar runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
141.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,377.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Oldsmar Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pinellas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pinellas County, which includes Oldsmar, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Lightning | $376,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Lightning | $43.9M |
| 2023 | 4 | Tropical Storm | $655,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.7M |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $61,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56.4M |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $205,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $753,000 |
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
Pinellas County, county-wide
Oldsmar is about 2% of Pinellas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pinellas County, which includes Oldsmar, is typically good — 254 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
254
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pinellas County, county-wide
Oldsmar is about 2% of Pinellas 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
Oldsmar 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
55.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 51°F | 3.03" |
| Feb | 72°F | 54°F | 2.51" |
| Mar | 76°F | 58°F | 3.08" |
| Apr | 81°F | 63°F | 2.69" |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 2.35" |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.06" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 9.05" |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 9.66" |
| Sep | 89°F | 74°F | 7.03" |
| Oct | 84°F | 67°F | 3.19" |
| Nov | 76°F | 59°F | 1.90" |
| Dec | 71°F | 54°F | 2.74" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oldsmar
Uninsured
8.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Oldsmar's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mease Dunedin Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Dunedin
Adventhealth North Pinellas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Tarpon Springs
Adventhealth Carrollwood
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Tampa
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
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.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oldsmar
Oldsmar's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Oldsmar (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,572 students · in-state tuition $35,744 · 64% graduate · median earnings $69,272 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 8,932 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $33,775 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
12.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,465 students · in-state tuition $18,790 · 60% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 388 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 45% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
11 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 335 students · in-state tuition $23,213 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oldsmar
Oldsmar has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
36 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oldsmar
Oldsmar Public Library
400 St. Petersburg Dr. East, Oldsmar
Cities Near Oldsmar
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Oldsmar FAQ
Is Oldsmar, Florida affordable?⌄
Oldsmar's median rent is $1,427/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $88,333/year. Median home value is $380,300.
Is Oldsmar, Florida safe?⌄
Oldsmar's violent crime rate was 142 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1378 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oldsmar, Florida?⌄
Pinellas County, which includes Oldsmar, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oldsmar, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Oldsmar is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,427/month and median household income is $88,333/year. The median home value is $380,300. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oldsmar, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Oldsmar is 25 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