Climate
Warm sunshine and cool bay breezes characterize this climate.
Geography
Tampa is on Florida's west coast, accessible by water as well as highway.
Cultural Attractions
The city offers nine performing arts and concert venues as well as 13 museums.
Recreation
Tampa has a wide variety of activities, from ecotours of the wetlands to fishing off the west coast.
Fun Fact
One out of every three people in Tampa has a Hispanic surname.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 335,090
- Population under 55:
- 76.8%
- Population over 55:
- 23.2%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Jacksonville
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 90°F July High, 50°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $37,057
- Median home price:
- $100,000
- Average property tax:
- $2,287
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 11.6%
- High
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 84
- Middle schools:
- 48
- High schools:
- 25
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 4
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 12
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 18
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 11/2
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 35/3
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 52/3
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 512
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