Tampa, Florida
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Tampa.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Tampa?
Tampa, FL has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 120 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $375,300 and median rent about $1,567, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $71,302. Typical commute is 27 minutes; summer highs average 91°F. Violent-offense rates run about 405 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 120U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $375,300U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,567U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $71,302U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.8%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 27 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 405per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 91°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Tampa compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 414,547City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $71,302Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year9% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 120ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year20% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $375,300City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year24% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,567City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year16% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.8%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 27 min8% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 5011% above U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 405annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)31% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1628.7annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)47% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 91°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals4.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 55°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals21.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 49.5 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals50% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 257As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (268)U.S. 268
Population trend
Tampa grew 23.0% from 337,053 in 2010 to 414,547 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Tampa expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Tampa runs 20 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 120 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $375,300 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,567 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Tampa?
Budget first around $1,567/month rent or $375,300 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $375,300
- Median rent $1,567/month
- Median household income $71,302
What is the job market like in Tampa?
Labor-market context for Tampa: unemployment 4.8% and median income $71,302. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.8% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $71,302
How long is the typical commute in Tampa?
Plan on roughly 27 minutes each way in Tampa. Walk Score estimates around 50 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 27 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 50/100
Is Tampa safer than similar U.S. cities?
Tampa's FBI-derived violent rate (~405/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 405 per 100k
- Property 1628.7 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Tampa?
Tampa's climate profile: 91°F summer peaks, 55°F winter mornings, 49.5" annual rainfall, and 257 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 91°F
- Winter low 55°F
- 49.5 in rain · 257 sunny days
What nearby city comparisons involve Tampa?
These curated pair pages put Tampa beside another high-intent destination with the same proprietary metrics table.
Relocators eyeing Tampa, Florida will find roughly 414,547 residents within city limits. Median household income is roughly $71,302, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 120 — above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Budget for median rents around $1,567 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Tampa sits in that mid-to-large city band where urban and quieter residential pockets often share one municipal boundary. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Tampa with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Subtropical summers, hurricane planning, and no state income tax loom large. The normals show about 49.5 inches of rain and 257 sunny days across a typical year. Plan on roughly 27 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 50. Unemployment recently ran near 4.8%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates near 405 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tampa city, 1600000US1271000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Hillsborough County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00012842 TAMPA INTL AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10