Hillsborough County, Florida
University Real Estate and Local Guide
A densely populated, diverse unincorporated area about 9 miles north of downtown Tampa, anchored by the University of South Florida and its student-oriented commercial corridors along Fowler and Fletcher Avenues.
Living in University
Named for and adjacent to the University of South Florida. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $59,322 median household
EducationAbout 35.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyHillsborough County
Homes in University
Median home valueAbout $275,300
- Only about 38% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with renters making up the majority.
- Single-family houses account for roughly 39% of housing, with apartments and multi-unit buildings making up much of the rest.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes University home
University of South Florida
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Public research university just southeast of the community, within Tampa city limits, that gives the area its name
University Mall
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Enclosed mall that was the community's main economic engine in the 1970s and 1980s, since redeveloped
University Area Community Park
Source: uacdc.org
County park and green space at 14013 N 22nd Street serving the University area
Victor Crist Community Center Complex
Source: hillsboroughcounty.org
County community complex with a gymnasium, fitness center, and arts studios