Tampa, Florida
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City Overview
As of 2009, Tampa's population is 336,823 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.70 percent.
The median home cost in Tampa is $151,340. Home appreciation the last year has been -22.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Tampa's cost of living is 5.40% Lower than the U.S. average.
Tampa public schools spend $5,643 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Tampa.
The unemployment rate in Tampa is 9.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Tampa jobs have Decreased by 6.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Tampa, FL, population is 336,823. There are 2,975 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Tampa, FL
The median age is 34.4. The US median is 37.6. 47.40% of people in Tampa, FL, are married. 13.80% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.42 people. 15.93% of people are married, with children. 11.38% have children, but are single.
Race in Tampa, FL
61.97% of people are white, 27.20% are black, 2.70% are asian, 0.39% are native american, and 8.10% claim 'Other'.
22.01% of the people in Tampa, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 77.99% are non-hispanic).
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Great area for golfers: A great mix of public, semi-private, and private golf courses are available at good rates year... (read more)Living on Vacation: "....we live on vacation". This is a comment you hear frequently in our neck of the woods. Temple Terrace is a quaint little town surrounded by large Spanish moss... (read more)It's fun, if you are young and single: I was born and raised in a small town in TN and moved to Tampa when I turned 18 because I thought my life was boring and cultureless, and I needed a little more... (read more)Have an opinion about Tampa? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tampa Click Here
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Health
There are 284 physicians per 100,000 population in Tampa, FL. The US average is 170.
Tampa, FL Health Index
Air quality in Tampa, FL is 7 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Tampa, FL is 33 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Good and bad: During the fall, winter and spring it is so gorgeous that you will want to spend your time doing outdoor activities such as gardening, exercising, visiting beaches, etc.... (read more)pros : I agree that the weather is great. I was raised in wisconsin and we have weather that sucks! I don't mind roasting half of the year, it sure beats getting frosbite, plus... (read more)Tampa: I agree with what most everyone says is wrong about Tampa. The biggest problem here is the economy. In opinion, the economy is linked with the overall poor status of... (read more)Have an opinion about Tampa? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tampa Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Tampa, FL, is 9.80%, with job growth of -6.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 16.50%.
Tampa, FL Taxes
Tampa, FL,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Tampa, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $25,034, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $39,990.
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re: Tampa Sucks - 1/9/2008: Tampa has nice beaches and pleasant winters...
Having said that, think of the following when you descend upon Tampa International Airport:
Picture a large, hairy beast... (read more)Tampa Sucks: I spent 7 years in Tampa, only to have been downsized or outright fired 4 times, something that was unprecedented in my 25yeas as a professional. As an 'at-will'... (read more)Up & coming!: Tampa Bay has a lot to offer including jobs, professional sports, entertainment, and beautiful Gulf... (read more)Have an opinion about Tampa? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tampa Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 9.80% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -6.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 16.50% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $25,034 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $39,990 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 18.62% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.26% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.00% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.46% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 16.45% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.43% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 7.41% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.92% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.70% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.74% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.29% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.49% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.00% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 30.03% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.20% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.30% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.68% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Tampa, FL, is $151,340. Home appreciation is -22.90% over the last year. The median age of Tampa, FL, real estate is 36 years.
Tampa, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 41.77% of the Tampa, FL, population. 8.25% of houses and apartments in Tampa, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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white moms blues-think twice before you move here: I lived in an apartment in tampa for 7 months. I was among the 5% of the white american race compared to the 90 % hispanic. The moms did not want anything to do with... (read more)Expensive: Expensive in tampa but the property tax in pearland, texas looks worse than... (read more)A different perspective: I have read alot of the comments on here, but most seem to be from Northeasterners moving to FL...I am a bit different...I am a late 40'ish year old man, having lived... (read more)Have an opinion about Tampa? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tampa Click Here
| Median Home Age | 36 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $151,340 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -22.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 50.32% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.25% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 41.77% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $14.92 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.65% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.57% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 5.61% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 10.12% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 14.86% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29.82% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.14% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 10.88% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.48% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.18% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 3.83% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 1.53% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 11.28% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 5.27% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.76% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 13.73% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 14.14% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.68% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 18.20% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 8.23% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 9.72% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Tampa, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 8. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Tampa, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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re: Tampa is the Pits - 11/2/2007: Amen to that ann and I am also leaving this dump of a state dear... (read more)re: Tampa is the Pits - 11/2/2007: Tricia- I am in recruiting as well and I am considering relocation my family to the Tampa area from Mass. How is the recruiting industry down... (read more)re: Tampa is the Pits - 11/2/2007: Having lived in different parts of the country, I would like to provide another side to this scenario. I have lived in the west, mid-west, south and east. All of these... (read more)Have an opinion about Tampa? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tampa Click Here
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Climate
Tampa, FL, gets 47 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 106.
On average, there are 246 sunny days per year in Tampa, FL. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 51. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 26 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Living in Tampa: I relocated to Tampa Fl from NYC about 4 years ago. If you like tropical hot weather and easy year-round access to beaches, then you might like the Tampa bay area. ... (read more)The weather is amazing! : I moved to Tampa mostly for the climate. I have lived here now for approximately 1 year and I enjoy it. I love the diversity here, the shopping options, the proximity to... (read more)Hot and Humid: 6 months out of the year, the weather is almost unbearable. However,the other 6 months are the most wonderful I've ever experienced. Just don't be afraid to sweat a... (read more)Have an opinion about Tampa? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tampa Click Here
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Education
Tampa, FL, schools spend $5,643 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 809 students per librarian, and 416 children per counselor in Tampa, FL schools.
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University of Tampa: The best aspect of the school is that the student to teacher ratio is around... (read more)pros : I agree that the weather is great. I was raised in wisconsin and we have weather that sucks! I don't mind roasting half of the year, it sure beats getting frosbite, plus... (read more)Tampa: I agree with what most everyone says is wrong about Tampa. The biggest problem here is the economy. In opinion, the economy is linked with the overall poor status of... (read more)Have an opinion about Tampa? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tampa Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Tampa, FL, takes 25 minutes. 77% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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public transit: I took your test and public transportation listed Tampa at a "B"...I am leaving Tampa because the public transit is an "F". Why is your rating so... (read more)Tampa: Too hot. Too crowded. Too much traffic.
Beautiful... (read more)Roads and Travel: The major arteries are clogged and need angioplasty! There is so much red tape surrounding re-construction of our roadways that it's getting us anywhere literally. We... (read more)Have an opinion about Tampa? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tampa Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Tampa, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Tampa, FL is more expensive.
Overall, Tampa, FL cost of living is 94.60.
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living in tampa: I've been in Tampa nearly 23 years,it's an okay place,but with the rising cost of living,which is not only here,times have gotten really hard.Not a good place to raise... (read more)hate it: Tampa is a great place to live if you like overcrowding and no work. I have lived here only a year and a half and hate it. You'll be stuck in traffic on a saturday... (read more)What's important to you........: All major cities have there issues as we all well know. Crime, pollution, traffic, etc. Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater can be a very nice place to live, as long as you can... (read more)Have an opinion about Tampa? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tampa Click Here
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Religion
41.79% of the people in Tampa, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.63% are Catholic; 19.50% are Protestant; 0.40% are LDS; 2.74% are another Christian faith; 2.00% in Tampa, FL are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.48% affilitates with Islam.
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pros : I agree that the weather is great. I was raised in wisconsin and we have weather that sucks! I don't mind roasting half of the year, it sure beats getting frosbite, plus... (read more)Tampa: I agree with what most everyone says is wrong about Tampa. The biggest problem here is the economy. In opinion, the economy is linked with the overall poor status of... (read more)Tampa: I agree with what most everyone says is wrong about Tampa. The biggest problem here is the economy. In opinion, the economy is linked with the overall poor status of... (read more)Have an opinion about Tampa? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tampa Click Here
| Percent Religious | 41.79% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.63% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 19.50% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.40% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 10.82% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.79% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.21% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.08% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 3.40% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.22% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.74% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.48% | 0.54% |
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Voting
46.23% of the people in Tampa, FL are registered as Democrats. 53.01% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.76%.
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re: Tampa is the Pits - 11/2/2007: Amen to that ann and I am also leaving this dump of a state dear... (read more)re: Tampa is the Pits - 11/2/2007: Tricia- I am in recruiting as well and I am considering relocation my family to the Tampa area from Mass. How is the recruiting industry down... (read more)re: Tampa is the Pits - 11/2/2007: Having lived in different parts of the country, I would like to provide another side to this scenario. I have lived in the west, mid-west, south and east. All of these... (read more)Have an opinion about Tampa? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tampa Click Here
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