Identity
Tampa is a full metro of its own: a port, a financial and healthcare employment base, professional sports, and neighbourhoods that range from nineteenth-century brick districts to waterfront suburbs.
Hillsborough County
Tampa
Greater OrlandoFlorida
The largest city on Florida's Gulf side, with a downtown riverwalk, historic Ybor City and a broad range of urban and suburban neighbourhoods.
Location and access
Hillsborough County on Tampa Bay, about ninety minutes west of Orlando on I-4.
Everyday life
In practice, here is the rhythm you will find: urban: walkable districts, a riverwalk, streetcar service in the core and full-scale city services.
- The Tampa Riverwalk and Water Street district.
- Ybor City's historic district.
- Bayshore Boulevard and the bay waterfront.
Housing
- Downtown and Water Street condominium towers.
- Historic bungalow districts such as Hyde Park and Seminole Heights.
- Suburban communities across the county.
New construction
significant vertical development downtown, plus large suburban growth in the surrounding county.
Getting around
Plan on this for getting around: car-based overall, with a walkable core, streetcar and a major international airport.
The area
A riverfront skyline linking a historic cigar district to the bay channel.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
Tampa runs like a full metro: commutes into downtown or Water Street, lunch and after-work stops on the Riverwalk, and weekends that split between Bayshore Boulevard for walking or biking and Ybor City for dinner and nightlife. Neighborhoods further out, Hyde Park, Seminole Heights, the suburbs, each keep their own smaller commercial center.
Routines that fit
- Working downtown or in the Westshore/Water Street business districts.
- Wanting an urban routine with a riverwalk, streetcar and walkable historic districts.
- Regular walking, running or biking on a long paved waterfront path.
- Choosing a specific historic or suburban neighborhood rather than a single citywide identity.
Outdoors and leisure
- The Tampa Riverwalk, connecting downtown parks, museums and Water Street.
- Bayshore Boulevard, one of the longest continuous waterfront sidewalks in the country.
- Ybor City's historic brick district, for walking, dining and nightlife.
- Neighborhood parks across Hyde Park, Seminole Heights and other established areas.
Eating and shopping
Downtown and Water Street cover business dining and newer openings; Ybor City holds the historic restaurant and nightlife district; Hyde Park and Seminole Heights each carry their own independent restaurant scenes. As a full metro, Tampa's range runs from long-established Cuban and Spanish restaurants to newer concepts, without a single defined strip.
As the largest city on this coast, Tampa has full-scale hospitals, specialist medical networks and every category of retail, spread across downtown and the surrounding commercial corridors rather than concentrated in one place.
Seasons
Hurricane season runs June through November, and exposure varies sharply by elevation and distance from Tampa Bay, downtown, Bayshore Boulevard and low-lying waterfront neighborhoods carry more storm-surge risk than inland suburbs, which affects flood insurance requirements block by block. Summer brings near-daily afternoon storms; the cooler months bring both the most comfortable weather and the heaviest visitor and event traffic.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
Rampello Downtown Partnership K-8 Magnet School
School
802 E Washington St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Tampa
Brazilian steakhouse for all-you-can-eat meats, seafood & salads in a big, white-tablecloth setting.
1108 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629, USA
4.8 · 7504 reviews$$$
WebsiteArmature Works
Striking mixed-use event space offering an upscale food court, bar & lounge in lofty, historic digs.
1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
4.7 · 16143 reviews$$
WebsiteOcean Prime
Upscale chain known for its sophisticated decor, long wine list & classic steak & seafood menu.
2205 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607, USA
4.7 · 4724 reviews$$$$
WebsiteFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.
4342 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607, USA
4.7 · 4246 reviews$$$$
WebsiteBern's Steak House
Opened in 1956, this destination features dry-aged steaks, a huge wine list & flocked wallpaper.
1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
4.6 · 10014 reviews$$$$
WebsiteCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
4110 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607, USA
4.5 · 4877 reviews$$
WebsiteTexas de Brazil - Tampa
Upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.
4112 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607, USA
4.4 · 8608 reviews$$$
WebsiteHattricks
Set in a historic building, this hockey-themed sports bar joins comfort food, beer & game-watching.
107 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
4.4 · 4829 reviews$$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
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Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Tampa Riverwalk
Park
100 E Madison St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Large, grassy park provides fenced-in areas with drinking bowls for pets & free monthly concerts.
600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
WebsiteBallast Point Park
Historic waterfront park offering views of Downtown with a cafe, pier, picnicking & a playground.
5300 Interbay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611, USA
WebsiteJulian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Scenic, 25-acre riverside park featuring a boat house, huge lawn & splash pad, plus areas for dogs.
1001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607, USA
WebsiteAl Lopez Park
City park with sheltered picnic areas, nature trails, a playground & 2 ponds (one for fishing).
4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614, USA
WebsiteTampa Riverwalk
Happening multi-use path along the Hillsborough River, with city views, benches, eateries & events.
Riverwalk, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
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Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Tampa Theatre
Built in 1926, this ornate movie palace features a Wurlitzer organ plus films, shows & other events.
711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
4.8 · 3274 reviews
WebsiteWat Mongkolratanaram Buddhist Temple
Buddhist temple
5306 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
4.8 · 2654 reviews
WebsiteStraz Center for the Performing Arts
Spacious venue featuring a 4,327-seat space for dance, theater & opera performances.
1010 N WC Macinnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
4.7 · 7423 reviews
WebsiteTampa Bay History Center
Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events.
801 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
4.7 · 2161 reviews
WebsiteZooTampa at Lowry Park
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area.
1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604, USA
4.6 · 28494 reviews
WebsiteHenry B. Plant Museum
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art.
401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
4.6 · 1453 reviews
WebsiteThe Florida Aquarium
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground.
701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
4.5 · 22295 reviews
WebsiteGlazer Children's Museum
Interactive activities focused on weather, art, communication & more for children under 12.
110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
4.5 · 4984 reviews
WebsiteRick's on the River
Relaxed riverfront pub where raw oysters & classic bar bites are complemented by live music daily.
2305 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33607, USA
4.3 · 6532 reviews$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Hillsborough County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$408,250
median asking price (USD)
−7.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $381,429 in September 2021 to $408,250 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $381,429 in September 2021 and high of $477,575 in June 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $381,429 |
| November 2021 | $394,750 |
| January 2022 | $399,900 |
| March 2022 | $424,873 |
| May 2022 | $449,950 |
| July 2022 | $455,000 |
| September 2022 | $449,950 |
| November 2022 | $435,000 |
| January 2023 | $426,000 |
| March 2023 | $434,900 |
| May 2023 | $469,950 |
| July 2023 | $475,000 |
| September 2023 | $460,000 |
| November 2023 | $443,125 |
| January 2024 | $439,000 |
| March 2024 | $430,000 |
| May 2024 | $439,950 |
| July 2024 | $439,950 |
| September 2024 | $433,725 |
| November 2024 | $425,000 |
| January 2025 | $420,000 |
| March 2025 | $429,900 |
| May 2025 | $449,900 |
| July 2025 | $449,000 |
| September 2025 | $439,575 |
| November 2025 | $429,900 |
| January 2026 | $425,000 |
| March 2026 | $425,000 |
| May 2026 | $429,999 |
| July 2026 | $424,388 |
| September 2026 | $408,250 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Hillsborough County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$230
USD per square foot
−5.0% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $215 in September 2021 to $230 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $215 in September 2021 and high of $251 in August 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $215 |
| November 2021 | $222 |
| January 2022 | $230 |
| March 2022 | $238 |
| May 2022 | $246 |
| July 2022 | $245 |
| September 2022 | $242 |
| November 2022 | $238 |
| January 2023 | $236 |
| March 2023 | $237 |
| May 2023 | $248 |
| July 2023 | $249 |
| September 2023 | $250 |
| November 2023 | $245 |
| January 2024 | $244 |
| March 2024 | $240 |
| May 2024 | $239 |
| July 2024 | $243 |
| September 2024 | $241 |
| November 2024 | $239 |
| January 2025 | $239 |
| March 2025 | $240 |
| May 2025 | $240 |
| July 2025 | $240 |
| September 2025 | $242 |
| November 2025 | $239 |
| January 2026 | $238 |
| March 2026 | $234 |
| May 2026 | $235 |
| July 2026 | $233 |
| September 2026 | $230 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Hillsborough County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
6,284
active listings
−2.0% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 1,818 in September 2021 to 6,284 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 1,043 in February 2022 and high of 6,751 in June 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,818 |
| November 2021 | 1,618 |
| January 2022 | 1,154 |
| March 2022 | 1,090 |
| May 2022 | 1,842 |
| July 2022 | 3,465 |
| September 2022 | 4,166 |
| November 2022 | 4,272 |
| January 2023 | 3,766 |
| March 2023 | 3,082 |
| May 2023 | 2,784 |
| July 2023 | 2,954 |
| September 2023 | 3,484 |
| November 2023 | 4,134 |
| January 2024 | 3,962 |
| March 2024 | 4,353 |
| May 2024 | 4,913 |
| July 2024 | 5,446 |
| September 2024 | 5,609 |
| November 2024 | 5,489 |
| January 2025 | 5,272 |
| March 2025 | 5,824 |
| May 2025 | 6,680 |
| July 2025 | 6,746 |
| September 2025 | 6,412 |
| November 2025 | 6,223 |
| January 2026 | 5,735 |
| March 2026 | 5,850 |
| May 2026 | 5,917 |
| July 2026 | 6,237 |
| September 2026 | 6,284 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Hillsborough County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
1,844
new listings in the month
−4.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 2,374 in September 2021 to 1,844 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 1,352 in December 2025 and high of 3,120 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 2,374 |
| November 2021 | 2,072 |
| January 2022 | 1,880 |
| March 2022 | 2,216 |
| May 2022 | 2,868 |
| July 2022 | 2,848 |
| September 2022 | 2,214 |
| November 2022 | 1,814 |
| January 2023 | 1,860 |
| March 2023 | 1,924 |
| May 2023 | 2,028 |
| July 2023 | 1,960 |
| September 2023 | 2,040 |
| November 2023 | 1,962 |
| January 2024 | 1,908 |
| March 2024 | 2,416 |
| May 2024 | 2,524 |
| July 2024 | 2,158 |
| September 2024 | 1,920 |
| November 2024 | 1,960 |
| January 2025 | 2,188 |
| March 2025 | 2,440 |
| May 2025 | 2,472 |
| July 2025 | 1,998 |
| September 2025 | 1,928 |
| November 2025 | 1,752 |
| January 2026 | 2,056 |
| March 2026 | 2,132 |
| May 2026 | 2,296 |
| July 2026 | 2,048 |
| September 2026 | 1,844 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Hillsborough County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
71
days on market
−4.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 37 in September 2021 to 71 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 23 in May 2022 and high of 84 in January 2026. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 37 |
| November 2021 | 39 |
| January 2022 | 40 |
| March 2022 | 29 |
| May 2022 | 23 |
| July 2022 | 29 |
| September 2022 | 45 |
| November 2022 | 59 |
| January 2023 | 70 |
| March 2023 | 52 |
| May 2023 | 44 |
| July 2023 | 45 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 48 |
| January 2024 | 64 |
| March 2024 | 48 |
| May 2024 | 47 |
| July 2024 | 57 |
| September 2024 | 65 |
| November 2024 | 73 |
| January 2025 | 72 |
| March 2025 | 55 |
| May 2025 | 57 |
| July 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| September 2026 | 71 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Hillsborough County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- Coastal and surge exposure varies significantly by elevation.
- Urban condominium fees and reserves demand review.
- It is a separate metro from Orlando, not a commute.
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