At a Glance
Median Income
$98,451
$44,102 per capita
Home Value
$356,200
Zillow: $411,777
Median Rent
$1,698/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
464/100K
3,975/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Valrico Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valrico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valrico 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
Valrico residents earn a median household income of $98,451 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,102. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 Valrico is $356,200 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,777. Median rent is $1,698/month, with 33.6% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Valrico reports 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,975/100K.
Education
38.2% of adults in Valrico hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valrico has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population38,820
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density2,811/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,451
Per Capita$44,102
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$152,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447
Housing
A+
Home Value$356,200
Rent$1,698
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$411,777
Housing Units14,938
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent464/100K
Property3,975/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation108 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Valrico was built in 1996.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.