Living in University (Tampa area), FL
Suburb in Florida
University (Tampa area) is a suburb in Florida, home to about 49,000 people, with 2.9 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, you can walk or take transit almost everywhere. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is University (Tampa area) a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 10 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: TPA is 9 mi away
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.74% property tax
- Affordable housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $167k and rents for $2,530 a month
👎 Cons
- Fewer family amenities than most places
- Fewer graduates: 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Few dog parks: 35 within 9 mi
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Key facts
Living in University (Tampa area): common questions
What is the cost of living in University (Tampa area)?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $167k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,530 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 101, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in University (Tampa area)?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.74% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is University (Tampa area) safe?
University (Tampa area) isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in University (Tampa area)?
University (Tampa area) is warm all year: winter days average around 73°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does University (Tampa area) get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from hurricanes, tornadoes and flooding: 13 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.72 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to University (Tampa area)?
The nearest major airport is TPA, about 9 mi away.
How University (Tampa area) scores
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