At a Glance
Median Income
$67,447
$35,387 per capita
Home Value
$287,600
Zillow: $409,902
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
15.8% smoking rate
How Thonotosassa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thonotosassa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thonotosassa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thonotosassa residents earn a median household income of $67,447 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,387. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% 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 Thonotosassa is $287,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,902. Median rent is $1,129/month, with 30.4% 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 1989.
Education
27.2% of adults in Thonotosassa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thonotosassa has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,660
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density554/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,447
Per Capita$35,387
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A
Home Value$287,600
Rent$1,129
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$409,902
Housing Units5,568
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation87 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Thonotosassa was built in 1989.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.