Living in Hillsborough County, Florida

Hillsborough County is a county in Florida with a population of around 1,459,762, part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. The main communities are Tampa, Plant City, Temple Terrace.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,228/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $387K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 73°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Hillsborough County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.