Tampa

Welcome to Tampa

Vibrant city living, outdoor recreation, and some of Florida’s best beaches

With the seventh largest port in the nation, Tampa serves as a gateway for international trade and commerce. Its strategic location along the Gulf of Mexico and other major transportation networks, including railroads and highways, makes it an essential transit hub. And the Port of Tampa serves as a major embarkation point and stop for numerous cruise lines. The proximity to the water means residents have ample opportunities for beach activities, including boating, fishing, surfing, or simply sunbathing. Tampa has some of the best beaches in Florida. The subtropical climate is characterized by mild winters and hot summers with year-round sunny weather.

Tampa offers a wide range of housing options to suit various preferences and lifestyles. You'll find it here whether you’re looking for city living, quieter suburbs, or beachside life. Known for their views of downtown, Davis Islands is a prestigious neighborhood on two man-made islands in Tampa Bay. You’ll find a mix of historic homes, waterfront estates, and upscale condominiums. Avila is one of Tampa’s most exclusive neighborhoods, a gated community that has drawn athletes and celebrities. Here you’ll find luxurious homes and a private 18-hole golf course.

What to Love

  • Temperate and sunny weather year-round
  • Vibrant cultural and entertainment scene
  • Abundant recreational and water activities
  • Pristine beaches, nature preserves, and ample green spaces
  • Plenty of luxury shops and fine dining restaurants

 

Local Lifestyle

Tampa is a vibrant city and offers the perfect mix of an outdoor lifestyle, urban vibes, and waterfront living. Home to several professional teams, it’s a haven for sports enthusiasts. Residents are passionate fans. They also foster a strong sense of community, organizing local initiatives, public events, and volunteer opportunities.

 

Tampa Bay Real Estate Insights

Tampa Bay real estate is a scenic beauty. For more information about Tampa Bay real estate, and current homes for sale, Realtors from Nuvista Real Estate Group are favored experts in Tampa Bay, FL.

 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

A Tampa Landmark, Bern's Steak House is known for perfectly-aged beef and an extensive list of over 7,000 wines. The decadent supper club setting is adorned with maroon walls, velvet chairs, gold panels, and wrought-iron fixtures. The menu is just as decadent, complete with seafood platters, caviar tastings, Japanese Wagyu, and foie gras. All entrees can be customized with a wide selection of rich sauces, sides, and add-ons. Afterward, diners are treated to a kitchen tour and the wine cellar. For the finales, they are led to the Harry Waugh Dessert Room and seated at ambient booths while a live pianist takes requests for songs.

For weekend brunch in a fine-dining setting, On Swann is filled with rustic yet elegant decor and long communal tables perfect for large parties. The New American cuisine borrows inspirations from across the globe. It’s inventive and contemporary. The menu changes seasonally to highlight the freshest ingredients available. There are lighter menu items for lunch, meat-heavy dinner entrees, and several brunch egg dishes.

Located inside the sleek Edison Hotel, Lilac’s setting is just as plush. The seafood-heavy Mediterranean cuisine has earned Chef John Fraser a Michelin star. The open kitchen comes with counter seats for those who want to see the master staff up close. Diners can order a la carte or choose the prix-fixe course. Pair dinner with one of their signature cocktails.

For other dining options plus retail shopping, Hyde Park Village is a stylish open-air plaza. They host community events, trivia nights, and a farmers’ market. 

Things to Do 

Tampa is also home to the longest continuous sidewalk in the U.S., Bayshore Boulevard, lined with palm trees and offers unobstructed views of the bay. It's popular with residents and visitors for waterfront dining, sunset watching, and simply strolling. 

For outdoor enthusiasts, Hillsborough River State Park has seven miles of nature trails spread over 3,383 acres. There are also trails for biking and areas for camping, horseback riding, and fishing at the Hillsborough River. Or you can head to Lettuce Lake Park, which is popular for canoeing, bird watching, and picnics.

TPC Tampa Bay was built by the PGA Tour in 1991. The Bobby Weed-designed 18-hole resort course has hosted the PGA Tour Champions event for 21 consecutive years. There's an onsite restaurant as well as banquet facilities. 

 


Overview for Tampa, FL

380,476 people live in Tampa, where the median age is 35.9 and the average individual income is $40,962. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

380,476

Total Population

35.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$40,962

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Tampa, FL

Tampa has 153,163 households, with an average household size of 2.41. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Tampa do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 380,476 people call Tampa home. The population density is 3,337.05 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

380,476

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.9

Median Age

49.64 / 50.36%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
153,163

Total Households

2.41

Average Household Size

$40,962

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Single
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Separated

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Tampa, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Tampa. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Heritage Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Benito Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Hunter's Green Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Clark Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
4/5
Westshore Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
The Montessori Children's House Of Hyde Park
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
St Johns Episcopal Parish Day School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Peter Claver Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Tampa Catholic High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Academy Prep Center Of Tampa
PRIVATE
5th - 8th
No rating available
Academy Of The Holy Names
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
4th - 12th
No rating available
Lavoy Exceptional Center
PUBLIC
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
East Tampa Academy
PUBLIC
K - 2nd
No rating available
Bayshore Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Bible Truth Ministries Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 10th
No rating available
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
St Lawrence Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Marys Episcopal Day School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Friendship Christian Academy
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Tampa Preparatory School
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Mendez Exceptional Center
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
3rd - 12th
No rating available
Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs
PUBLIC
PreK - 12th
1/5
Hillsborough Virtual Instruction Course Offerings
PUBLIC
1st - 12th
No rating available
Christ The King Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
PRIVATE
PreK - 4th
No rating available
Mt Calvary Sda Junior Academy
PRIVATE
K - K
No rating available
St Joseph Catholic School Tampa
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Tampa Adventist Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
King's Kid Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Hillsborough Virtual School
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
Beach Park School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Tampa Bay Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Victory Christian Academy
PRIVATE
7th - 9th
No rating available
Oak Park Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Jefferson High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Chiaramonte Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Mitchell Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Potter Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Williams Middle Magnet School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Ballast Point Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Just Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Grady Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Hillsborough High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Monroe Middle Magnet School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Middleton High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Broward Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Coleman Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Shore Elementary Magnet School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Wilson Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
James Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Delia Sanchez Full Service School
PUBLIC
PreK - PreK
No rating available
Ferrell Middle Magnet School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Early Childhood And After School Programs
PUBLIC
PreK - PreK
No rating available
Stewart Middle Magnet School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Madison Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Oak Grove Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Robinson High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Young Middle Magnet School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Washington Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Memorial Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Franklin Middle Magnet School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Cleveland Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Sligh Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Mabry Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Roosevelt Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
West Tampa Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
Alexander Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Edison Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Foster Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Gorrie Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Graham Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Lanier Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Seminole Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Carver Exceptional Center
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Lomax Magnet Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Sheehy Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Hillsborough Ese Contracted Residential Placement
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
PreK - PreK
No rating available
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Desoto Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Mendenhall Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Anderson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Ese Birth Thru Age 5
PUBLIC
PreK - PreK
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Trinity School For Children
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Seminole Heights Charter High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Family Of Christ Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Chiles Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Tampa Palms Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Montessori Academy Of Tampa Bay
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Morning Star Catholic School Tampa
PRIVATE
Undergrad - Undergrad
No rating available
The Broach School Of Tampa
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Ummati School Of Tampa
PRIVATE
PreK - 4th
No rating available
Sulphur Springs K-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
North Tampa Success Center
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Kimbell Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Adams Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Forest Hills Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Witter Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
New Springs Schools
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5
Shaw Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Village Of Excellence Academy
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Village Of Excellence Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Legacy Preparatory Academy
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5
Chamberlain High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
West University Charter High
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
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