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.
Living in Tampa
The historic Ybor City cigar-making district is a National Historic Landmark. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $71,302 median household
EducationAbout 44.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyHillsborough County
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.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Tampa home
Bayshore Boulevard
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Waterfront route with a continuous sidewalk cited as among the longest in the world
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Downtown riverfront park along the Hillsborough River