It’s not very often that we come across a major U.S. city with 364,944 residents and a crime rate almost 20% below the national average. So, if you haven’t thought about living in one of Tampa’s super safe neighborhoods, you should start. There’s no better place to start than HomeSnacks’ list of the best neighborhoods in Tampa for 2024; and for your convenience, we’ve provided the list below.
But, before we give you the goods, you should know how we determined The Big Guava’s best neighborhoods. Since median income is usually a major factor in picking an affordable neighborhood, we took those numbers as well as median home prices for each area and ran them through our SnackAbility formula. Included in this formula were also things like jobs, safety, and amenities. The competition was fierce — only one neighborhood scored less than perfect. And since Tampa’s 1,500 members of law enforcement are working hard at to keep Tampa one of the safest cities in the country , it sounds like you’ll be happy in any one of Tampa’s 71 neighborhoods–it’s just going to be a matter of preference at this point.
So, here are a few pointers:
If you want to live where there are pocket parks, top notch schools, close to water Ballast Point is a great option. If you have a job that pays you at least $150,000/year, the homes in the Culbreath neighborhood are easy on the eye and the bank account. And if you want a neighborhood with other young professionals, Harbour Island is an urban playground that’s both walkable and bikeable.
Want to know more? We suggest you grab a freshly squeezed OJ, find a sunny spot at the bay, and read on.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Besides the great people who live in this west coast Florida city, one of the best things about Tampa’s neighborhoods is that you can hop on the TECO Streetcar anytime to check out what’s happening around the city. Heck, if you live in the Palma Ceia or Bayshore Beautiful neighborhoods, you can use it to cruise Bayshore Boulevard all day.
So, what is the best neighborhood in Tampa? That distinct honor goes to Bayshore Beautiful.
To see the Tampa neighborhoods that gave Bayshore Beautiful a run for their money, take a look below.
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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Tampa
Population: 6,863
Median Home Value: $588,267 (Third best)
Median Income: $140,228 (Sixth best)
More on Bayshore Beautiful: Data | Real Estate
Population: 2,977
Median Home Value: $734,150 (best)
Median Income: $159,386 (Second best)
More on Parkland Estates: Data | Real Estate
Population: 2,045
Median Home Value: $398,200 (14th best)
Median Income: $148,644 (Fourth best)
More on Belmar Gardens: Data | Real Estate
Population: 4,879
Median Home Value: $540,380 (Fifth best)
Median Income: $133,176 (Seventh best)
More on Palma Ceia: Data | Real Estate
Population: 3,631
Median Home Value: $473,150 (Seventh best)
Median Income: $91,611 (19th best)
More on Harbour Island: Data | Real Estate
Population: 6,253
Median Home Value: $504,500 (Sixth best)
Median Income: $121,734 (11th best)
More on Virginia Park: Data | Real Estate
Population: 1,869
Median Home Value: $463,600 (Eighth best)
Median Income: $73,195 (23rd best)
More on Tampa-Bayshore Gardens: Data | Real Estate
Population: 5,664
Median Home Value: $407,620 (11th best)
Median Income: $97,886 (17th best)
More on Ballast Point: Data | Real Estate
Population: 2,015
Median Home Value: $554,367 (Fourth best)
Median Income: $129,398 (Eighth best)
More on Swann Estates: Data | Real Estate
Population: 4,553
Median Home Value: $413,225 (Ninth best)
Median Income: $142,447 (Fifth best)
More on Beach Park: Data | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Best Tampa, FL Neighborhoods In 2024
To rank the best neighborhoods in Tampa, we had to determine what criteria define “best” and then apply Saturday Night Science to it.
Using FBI crime, Census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:
- High incomes
- Low unemployment rates
- Low crime
- High home prices
- High population densities (A proxy for things to do)
We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 71 in each category, where 1 was the best.
Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.
And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index, the “Best City Neighborhood In Tampa.” We’re lookin’ at you, Bayshore Beautiful.
Read on below to learn more about what it’s like to live in the best places Tampa, Florida has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city, from best to worst.
We updated this article for 2024. This report is our tenth time ranking the best neighborhoods to live in Tampa.
Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Tampa
If you’re measuring the neighborhoods in Tampa where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.
The best neighborhoods in Tampa are Bayshore Beautiful, Parkland Estates, Belmar Gardens, Palma Ceia, Harbour Island, Virginia Park, Tampa-Bayshore Gardens, Ballast Point, Swann Estates, and Beach Park.
As mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Tampa aren’t all good. Orient Park takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Tampa.
The worst neighborhoods in Tampa are Orient Park, East Ybor, Highland Pines, Florence, and Northeast.
We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.
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Best Neighborhoods To Live In Tampa For 2024 Detailed Data
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayshore Beautiful | 6,863 | $588,267 | $140,228 |
| 2 | Parkland Estates | 2,977 | $734,150 | $159,386 |
| 3 | Belmar Gardens | 2,045 | $398,200 | $148,644 |
| 4 | Palma Ceia | 4,879 | $540,380 | $133,176 |
| 5 | Harbour Island | 3,631 | $473,150 | $91,611 |
| 6 | Virginia Park | 6,253 | $504,500 | $121,734 |
| 7 | Tampa-Bayshore Gardens | 1,869 | $463,600 | $73,195 |
| 8 | Ballast Point | 5,664 | $407,620 | $97,886 |
| 9 | Swann Estates | 2,015 | $554,367 | $129,398 |
| 10 | Beach Park | 4,553 | $413,225 | $142,447 |
| 11 | Davis Island | 5,130 | $636,833 | $103,501 |
| 12 | Culbreath | 1,472 | $406,800 | $166,729 |
| 13 | Palma Ceia West | 1,752 | $406,800 | $127,640 |
| 14 | Golf View | 1,357 | $314,900 | $150,513 |
| 15 | Bon Air | 2,324 | $360,225 | $88,254 |
| 16 | North Hyde Park | 13,590 | $394,010 | $90,817 |
| 17 | Bayside West | 5,692 | $226,280 | $52,391 |
| 18 | Courier City | 4,655 | $372,320 | $107,288 |
| 19 | Riverside Heights | 3,333 | $249,700 | $65,054 |
| 20 | Hunters Green | 5,897 | $330,175 | $106,218 |
| 21 | Cory Lake Isles | 2,820 | $412,333 | $125,637 |
| 22 | Fairoaks | 5,052 | $300,780 | $56,084 |
| 23 | New Tampa | 10,119 | $297,917 | $107,109 |
| 24 | Channelside | 3,154 | $288,175 | $78,576 |
| 25 | Rattlesnake | 3,071 | $308,983 | $69,658 |
| 26 | Tampa Palms | 17,731 | $326,938 | $98,343 |
| 27 | Gandy-Sun Bay South | 15,879 | $268,086 | $58,887 |
| 28 | West Meadows | 12,372 | $286,900 | $93,494 |
| 29 | Oakford Park | 3,938 | $309,071 | $60,661 |
| 30 | Bon Air North | 1,214 | $276,450 | $57,962 |
| 31 | Port Tampa City | 4,977 | $237,700 | $71,402 |
| 32 | Tampa International Airport Area | 2,661 | $372,150 | $70,868 |
| 33 | Interbay | 3,092 | $236,780 | $53,648 |
| 34 | Northeast Macfarlane | 8,727 | $196,133 | $47,509 |
| 35 | Forest Hills | 8,646 | $217,778 | $56,581 |
| 36 | Wellswood | 7,618 | $184,900 | $46,188 |
| 37 | Downtown | 3,504 | $316,267 | $57,709 |
| 38 | South Seminol Heights | 4,510 | $153,117 | $49,576 |
| 39 | Carver City | 4,988 | $177,967 | $63,770 |
| 40 | River Grove | 2,836 | $161,400 | $45,024 |
| 41 | Lowry Park Central | 14,314 | $180,100 | $44,964 |
| 42 | West Shore Palms | 1,406 | $245,867 | $58,834 |
| 43 | Plaza Terrace | 8,655 | $193,917 | $39,104 |
| 44 | Seminol Heights | 6,280 | $131,633 | $44,243 |
| 45 | Old West Tampa | 3,777 | $200,700 | $34,775 |
| 46 | Tampa Heights | 7,661 | $255,812 | $37,499 |
| 47 | Ybor City | 4,307 | $168,338 | $31,053 |
| 48 | Ridgewood Park | 450 | $381,300 | $34,948 |
| 49 | Live Oaks Square | 3,375 | $129,125 | $36,882 |
| 50 | Temple Crest | 8,825 | $131,350 | $33,010 |
| 51 | Historic Ybor | 2,168 | $221,917 | $49,757 |
| 52 | University Square | 7,564 | $101,975 | $31,271 |
| 53 | Riverside | 5,182 | $115,417 | $36,274 |
| 54 | Drew Park | 1,457 | $152,800 | $47,461 |
| 55 | West Riverfront | 2,012 | $215,467 | $44,616 |
| 56 | Woodland Terrace | 1,965 | $165,950 | $41,392 |
| 57 | East Tampa | 21,443 | $149,050 | $34,862 |
| 58 | Palmetto Beach | 2,094 | $160,550 | $45,313 |
| 59 | North Tampa | 8,913 | $126,125 | $31,590 |
| 60 | Old Seminol Heights | 7,487 | $123,331 | $43,396 |
| 61 | Sulphur Springs | 7,486 | $103,267 | $29,270 |
| 62 | Northview Hills | 3,604 | $136,475 | $32,559 |
| 63 | Beasley | 227 | $120,900 | $35,054 |
| 64 | Grant Park | 1,558 | $113,550 | $24,167 |
| 65 | Temple Park | 12,569 | $87,375 | $25,494 |
| 66 | College Hill | 1,274 | $96,333 | $38,488 |
| 67 | Northeast | 2,313 | $123,300 | $29,749 |
| 68 | Florence | 548 | $70,000 | $24,167 |
| 69 | Highland Pines | 1,234 | $178,250 | $21,048 |
| 70 | East Ybor | 1,216 | $121,000 | $34,166 |
| 71 | Orient Park | 720 | $49,367 | $23,805 |
