At a Glance
Median Income
$114,516
$55,281 per capita
Home Value
$451,800
Zillow: $479,389
Median Rent
$1,648/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
316/100K
3,154/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.6%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Lutz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lutz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lutz a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lutz residents earn a median household income of $114,516 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,281. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,144 business establishments, including 894 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lutz is $451,800 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,389. Median rent is $1,648/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Lutz reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,154/100K.
Education
50.6% of adults in Lutz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lutz has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population26,731
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,516
Per Capita$55,281
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A
Home Value$451,800
Rent$1,648
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$479,389
Housing Units9,463
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent316/100K
Property3,154/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation79 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lutz was built in 1988.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.
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