Tampa, FL
Population 393,389 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA. Moving to or from Tampa? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
393,389
Cost of living (RPP)
100.89
Annual avg temp
75°F
Typical home
$374,888
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $71,302 |
| Median age | 35.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $375,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,567/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.45 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.89 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 88.525, goods 95.47, services 125.839. Source: BEA, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
75°F
January low
53°F
July high
91°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 49.5". Station: TAMPA INTL AP, FL US (3.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$374,888
ZHVI YoY
-3.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,950/mo
ZORI YoY
-1.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Total employment (MSA)
1,412,840
Median wage (annual)
$46,420
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 201,260 | $41,920 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 145,340 | $36,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 135,010 | $30,310 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 114,660 | $36,330 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 111,490 | $75,840 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Clearwater, FL 20 mi · 33 min St. Petersburg, FL 23 mi · 30 min Lakeland, FL 34 mi · 44 min Orlando, FL 90 mi · 1h 50m Cape Coral, FL 129 mi · 2h 32m Gainesville, FL 132 mi · 2h 36m Palm Bay, FL 137 mi · 2h 55m Port St. Lucie, FL 162 mi · 3h 22m Jacksonville, FL 200 mi · 4h West Palm Beach, FL 202 mi · 4h 8m