Holiday, FL Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Holiday, FL Crime & Safety

Is Holiday, FL safe?

Yes — Holiday, FL earns an overall crime grade of A-, and every one of the three neighborhoods analyzed for 2026 received a Grade A or higher. That means 100% of Holiday neighborhoods fall into the "safe" category. Key Vista and Sand Bay both hold A+ ratings, while the broader Holiday neighborhood carries a solid Grade A. For context, most U.S. communities of similar size have at least some neighborhoods graded C or below; Holiday has none. Residents and visitors can feel confident moving throughout the community.

What is the crime rate in Holiday, FL?

Holiday's crime picture is notably positive across all measured areas. All three analyzed neighborhoods — Key Vista, Sand Bay, and Holiday — received Grade A or A+ safety ratings, placing them in the top tier nationally. The city-wide safety rating is classified as "Very Safe (A)." Breaking that down by neighborhood: Key Vista (pop. 152) and Sand Bay (pop. 898) each achieved A+ grades, while the main Holiday neighborhood (pop. 27,147) earned an A. With 100% of neighborhoods graded A or better and 0% graded B, C, D, or F, Holiday's crime rate is well below what most Florida communities of similar socioeconomic profile experience.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Holiday, FL?

Based on 2026 crime data, the three safest neighborhoods in Holiday are:

1. Key Vista — Grade A+: The top-ranked neighborhood, with a median household income of $85,416 and a population of 152. Its small, close-knit character and higher income level correlate strongly with its exceptional safety record.
2. Sand Bay — Grade A+: Home to 898 residents and a median income of $66,012, Sand Bay matches Key Vista's A+ grade and represents one of the safest mid-sized pockets in the community.
3. Holiday — Grade A: The largest area by far, with 27,147 residents and a median income of $49,779, still earns a strong Grade A — a remarkable achievement for a neighborhood of its scale and density.

Notably, even the neighborhoods listed under "higher crime areas" in Holiday's data — Sand Bay and the Holiday neighborhood itself — are both graded A or A+, underscoring that no part of Holiday falls into a concerning safety tier.

How does Holiday's safety compare to other Florida cities?

Holiday punches well above its weight in safety. Despite an unemployment rate of 9.9% and a poverty rate of 18.3% — both above state averages — Holiday achieves a 100% Grade A neighborhood rate. Many Florida communities with comparable or better economic profiles still have neighborhoods graded C, D, or F. The fact that Holiday maintains an overall A- crime grade with zero neighborhoods below an A is a meaningful distinction. Its population density of 1,523 residents per square mile is moderate, and that density hasn't translated into elevated crime the way it does in denser urban cores across the state.

Is Holiday, FL a good place to live?

From a safety standpoint, the data makes a compelling case. Holiday's overall crime grade of A- and its city-wide "Very Safe" designation are strong foundations. The median home value of $83,148 and median rent of $1,050 make it one of the more affordable coastal communities in the Tampa Bay region. The median household income of $37,256 is modest, and the 18.3% poverty rate is a real economic challenge for some residents — but those factors have not translated into elevated crime across any of the three analyzed neighborhoods. Families considering Key Vista (A+, median income $85,416) or Sand Bay (A+, median income $66,012) will find safety metrics that rival far more expensive Florida zip codes. For budget-conscious homebuyers or renters who prioritize safety, Holiday's data profile is genuinely attractive.

Which parts of Holiday have the highest crime?

Even the areas flagged as "higher crime" in Holiday's 2026 data are graded A or better. Specifically, the broader Holiday neighborhood earns a Grade A and Sand Bay earns an A+ — meaning there are no D or F zones, no high-crime corridors, and no neighborhoods that fall below the national "safe" threshold. This is an unusual finding: in most cities, the "higher crime" tier contains neighborhoods graded C or D. In Holiday, the worst grade assigned to any neighborhood is still an A. Residents throughout the community — whether in the denser Holiday core or the smaller enclave of Key Vista — are living in statistically safe conditions by any standard grading metric.