Tampa, Florida

Gulf Coast metropolis on the rise

Southeast Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro

U.S. News (2025)

#31 Best Places to Live

WalletHub (2024)

#12 Best Cities for Jobs

WhereAtHome Score

69.8

D+

out of 100

Overview

Tampa has evolved from a sleepy port city into a dynamic metro with strong job growth and beach access. The city offers no state income tax, a revitalized downtown and waterfront, and access to world-class beaches. Hurricane risk and summer humidity are considerations, but mild winters attract retirees and remote workers.

Key Highlights

  • No state income tax in Florida
  • Access to Gulf beaches and waterfront
  • Revitalized downtown and Riverwalk
  • Major port and cruise hub
  • Growing tech and finance sectors
  • Mild winters attract relocations

Key Metrics

Population 2024

403,364

Source: Census ACS

Median Home Value 2026

$380,300

Source: Zillow ZHVI

Median Household Income 2023

$62,537

Source: Census ACS

Average Commute 2023

26.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2025

48

Source: Walk Score

Crime Level 2024

Moderate

Source: FBI CDE

School Rating

2025

B- (6.2/10)

Source: Curated

Cost of Living Index 2025

103 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: Curated

2024 Presidential Election

Hillsborough County (county-level results)

48%
51%
Democrat 321,455
Republican 342,017
Leans R+3.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Climate

Summer High

90°F

Winter Low

52°F

Annual Rainfall

46"

Sunny Days

246

Amenities & Infrastructure

178+ Parks

Green spaces and recreation

8 Major Hospitals

Healthcare access

3 Universities

Higher education institutions

Public Transit Available

Bus, rail, or metro service

Major Employers

Tampa General Hospital USAA Tech Data Publix

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 54/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 45.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 53.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 48/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.8

Location

Tampa, FL (27.9506, -82.4572)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.

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