Hillsborough County, Florida
Tampa Real Estate and Local Guide
Tampa is the largest city in Hillsborough County and the anchor of the Tampa Bay region, shaped by its history as a cigar-manufacturing hub with strong Cuban, Spanish, and Italian influences. The city blends a waterfront downtown with historic districts and major attractions. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Tampa best.
About the area
Living in Tampa, FL
The historic Ybor City cigar-making district is a National Historic Landmark.
The housing market
Homes in Tampa
- About half of housing units (50.2%) are owner-occupied, reflecting a large renter population typical of a major city.
- About 51% of housing is detached single-family homes, with the balance in apartments and other multi-unit buildings.
- The median home value is about $375,300, higher than surrounding Hillsborough County communities.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Tampa home
Tampa Theatre
1920s Mediterranean Revival movie palace in downtown Tampa
Tampa Riverwalk
A 2.6-mile pedestrian trail along the Hillsborough River
Busch Gardens
African-themed amusement and animal park in north Tampa
Bayshore Boulevard
Waterfront route with a continuous sidewalk cited as among the longest in the world
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Downtown riverfront park along the Hillsborough River
Neighborhoods
Tampa areas to know
Ybor City
Historic cigar-manufacturing district east of downtown
Hyde Park
Historic South Tampa neighborhood
Seminole Heights
Historic neighborhood north of downtown
Davis Islands
Residential islands south of downtown Tampa
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.