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Hillsborough County
  • County in Florida
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Hillsborough County

#3 in Best Counties for Families in Florida
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      C+
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      A
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      C+
    Hillsborough County is located in Florida with a population of 1,444,359. Hillsborough County is one of the best places to live in Florida. In Hillsborough County, most residents own their homes. In Hillsborough County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hillsborough County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Hillsborough County are highly rated.
    Population
    1,444,359
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $251,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,259
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      314.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      32
      40.7
    • Robbery
      104.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      358.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,400.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      154.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Hillsborough County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,164
    National
    $69,021
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