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Tampa
  • City in Florida
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Tampa

#29 in Best Cities to Live in America
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Tampa is a city in Florida with a population of 380,476. Tampa is in Hillsborough County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Tampa offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Tampa there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Tampa and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Tampa are highly rated.
    About Tampa...
    Population
    380,476
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $277,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,249
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      405.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      79.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      227.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      980.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      157.8
      284

    Residents

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

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,893
    National
    $69,021
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