At a Glance
Median Income
$71,302
$49,513 per capita
Home Value
$375,300
Zillow: $377,566
Median Rent
$1,567/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
443/100K
1,473/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.6%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
12.9% smoking rate
How Tampa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tampa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tampa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tampa residents earn a median household income of $71,302 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,513. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,449 business establishments, including 2,937 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tampa is $375,300 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,566. Median rent is $1,567/month, with 32.5% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Tampa reports 443 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,473/100K. The murder rate is 8.3/100K.
Education
44.6% of adults in Tampa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tampa has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population393,389
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density3,436/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,302
Per Capita$49,513
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$152,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447
Housing
B+
Home Value$375,300
Rent$1,567
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$377,566
Housing Units172,995
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent443/100K
Property1,473/100K
Murder8.3/100K
Assault333/100K
Burglary168/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation30 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations254
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Tampa was founded in 1823.
The median home in Tampa was built in 1983.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
19.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,937 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 215 fatal vehicle crashes.