Tampa

Tampa, Florida Overview

Tampa scores 52.1/100 overall (C+), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Florida — below the state composite of 52.8. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 66/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 28/100.

Income & Employment in Tampa

The median household income in Tampa is $72,851, 2% above the statewide median of $71,516. The local unemployment rate of 3.5% is lower than the state’s 4.3%. Population grew 1.2% recently.

Safety in Tampa

Tampa’s violent crime rate of 469.8 per 100,000 runs above the Florida average of 384. The property crime rate is 1686.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Tampa

Tampa has a cost of living index of 103.4 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $375,300. Median monthly rent is $1,567. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Tampa

The adult obesity rate in Tampa is 31.9% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.5%. Residents report an average of 17.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Florida ranks #36 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Tampa

Tampa has a high school graduation rate of 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 18:1. Per-pupil spending is $10,589. The city has 146 public schools serving 101,817 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Tampa

The annual average temperature in Tampa is 74.2°F. Summers average 83.1°F. Winters average 64.5°F. Annual precipitation is 44.4 inches. 16% of workers in Tampa work from home, well above the national average.

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