Best suburbs in Tampa

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- Population: 40,843
- Median home value: $318,200
- Median rental price: $1,630

- Top schools nearby: Land O' Lakes High School (grade A), Wiregrass Ranch High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+), American Youth Academy (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#25. Land O' Lakes, Florida
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- Population: 33,629
- Median home value: $435,000
- Median rental price: $1,592

- Top schools nearby: St. Petersburg Collegiate High School (grade A+), Osceola Fundamental High School (grade A), Wendell Krinn Technical High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Clearwater Central Catholic High School (grade A+), Calvary Christian High School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#24. East Lake, Florida
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- Population: 10,096
- Median home value: $241,000
- Median rental price: $1,723

- Top schools nearby: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A), Bell Creek Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Academy of the Holy Names (grade A+), Universal Academy of Florida (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#23. Progress Village, Florida
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- Population: 102,467
- Median home value: $292,700
- Median rental price: $1,757

- Top schools nearby: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Newsome High School (grade A), Bloomingdale High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Academy of the Holy Names (grade A+), Universal Academy of Florida (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#22. Riverview, Florida
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- Population: 8,597
- Median home value: $277,600
- Median rental price: $1,578

- Top schools nearby: Strawberry Crest High School (grade A), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Academy of the Holy Names (grade A+), Universal Academy of Florida (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#21. Seffner, Florida
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- Population: 89,456
- Median home value: $261,300
- Median rental price: $1,536

- Top schools nearby: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A), Bell Creek Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#20. Town 'n' Country, Florida
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- Population: 114,923
- Median home value: $266,400
- Median rental price: $1,570

- Top schools nearby: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Bloomingdale High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Academy of the Holy Names (grade A+), Universal Academy of Florida (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#19. Brandon, Florida
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- Population: 14,877
- Median home value: $323,200
- Median rental price: $1,330

- Top schools nearby: St. Petersburg Collegiate High School (grade A+), Osceola Fundamental High School (grade A), East Lake High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Shorecrest Preparatory School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#18. Oldsmar, Florida
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- Population: 18,672
- Median home value: $388,700
- Median rental price: $2,223

- Top schools nearby: St. Petersburg Collegiate High School (grade A+), James W. Mitchell High School (grade A), Wendell Krinn Technical High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Academy at the Lakes (grade A+), Genesis Preparatory School (grade A), Solid Rock Community School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#17. Trinity, Florida
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- Population: 38,594
- Median home value: $326,600
- Median rental price: $1,704

- Top schools nearby: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Newsome High School (grade A), Bloomingdale High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Universal Academy of Florida (grade A+), Seffner Christian Academy (grade A), Faith Christian Academy of Plant City (grade A−)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#16. Valrico, Florida
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- Population: 26,818
- Median home value: $278,900
- Median rental price: $1,372

- Top schools nearby: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A), Bell Creek Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#15. Temple Terrace, Florida
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- Population: 26,444
- Median home value: $377,900
- Median rental price: $1,991

- Top schools nearby: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A), Bell Creek Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Seffner Christian Academy (grade A), Hillsborough Baptist School (grade B), Providence Christian School (grade B)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#14. Apollo Beach, Florida
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- Population: 25,179
- Median home value: $464,800
- Median rental price: $2,255

- Top schools nearby: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Newsome High School (grade A), Bloomingdale High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Faith Christian Academy of Plant City (grade A−), Foundation Christian Academy (grade B), Providence Christian School (grade B)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#13. Fish Hawk, Florida
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- Population: 13,189
- Median home value: $449,800
- Median rental price: $1,285

- Top schools nearby: Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Bell Creek Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#12. Cheval, Florida
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- Population: 24,103
- Median home value: $339,300
- Median rental price: $2,119

- Top schools nearby: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Newsome High School (grade A), Bloomingdale High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Seffner Christian Academy (grade A), Hillsborough Baptist School (grade B), Foundation Christian Academy (grade B)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#11. Bloomingdale, Florida
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- Population: 27,260
- Median home value: $323,800
- Median rental price: $1,626

- Top schools nearby: Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Sickles High School (grade A), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#10. Citrus Park, Florida
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- Population: 7,538
- Median home value: $448,000
- Median rental price: $1,436

- Top schools nearby: James W. Mitchell High School (grade A), Dayspring Academy (grade A), Plato Academy Tampa Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+), Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#9. Odessa, Florida
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- Population: 31,546
- Median home value: $306,800
- Median rental price: $1,218

- Top schools nearby: Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#8. Lake Magdalene, Florida
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- Population: 36,148
- Median home value: $340,400
- Median rental price: $1,421

- Top schools nearby: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A), Bell Creek Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#7. Carrollwood, Florida
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- Population: 68,814
- Median home value: $325,600
- Median rental price: $1,837

- Top schools nearby: Wiregrass Ranch High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A), Dayspring Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#6. Wesley Chapel, Florida
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- Population: 26,079
- Median home value: $341,900
- Median rental price: $1,582

- Top schools nearby: Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Sickles High School (grade A), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#5. Northdale, Florida
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- Population: 24,721
- Median home value: $403,200
- Median rental price: $1,562

- Top schools nearby: Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#4. Lutz, Florida
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- Population: 10,976
- Median home value: $363,200
- Median rental price: $1,939

- Top schools nearby: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A), Bell Creek Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Academy at the Lakes (grade A+), Universal Academy of Florida (grade A+), American Youth Academy (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#3. Pebble Creek, Florida
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- Population: 26,059
- Median home value: $528,700
- Median rental price: $2,088

- Top schools nearby: St. Petersburg Collegiate High School (grade A+), Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Sickles High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#2. Keystone, Florida
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- Population: 24,891
- Median home value: $442,600
- Median rental price: $1,915

- Top schools nearby: St. Petersburg Collegiate High School (grade A+), Sickles High School (grade A), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.

#1. Westchase, Florida
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