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Living in
Apollo Beach.
Apollo Beach is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Apollo Beach
The median household income is well above state average, and most residents are married couples with children, so you'll find good schools and established family networks, though the community skews older with a median age of 44.8 years. Your commute to Tampa jobs averages 36.7 minutes, which is reasonable for the area, and you'll have decent road access via I-75 and Route 41, though Florida traffic can test your patience year-round. The humid subtropical climate means hot, muggy summers and mild winters—no real winter coats needed, but AC bills and afternoon thunderstorms are part of life.
Apollo Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Foreign-Born
10.1%
Broadband Internet
98.1%
of households
Median household income
Demographics10.1% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Apollo Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Apollo Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (9.4%), and 11.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
17.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.8%
of households
Married Couples
69.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.79
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Apollo Beach
In Apollo Beach, rent runs 37% above the FL average, and home values are 32% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,781
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2010
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $440,381 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Apollo Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hillsborough County, which includes Apollo Beach, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Apollo Beach: Hillsborough County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hillsborough County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Apollo Beach is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Apollo Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Commute35.3 min avg
How Apollo Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Apollo Beach, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 41% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, which covers Apollo Beach, runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
126
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
435.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hillsborough, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hillsborough County, which includes Apollo Beach, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $276,000 |
| 2023 | 5 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60.1M |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $570,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $611,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $315,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Apollo Beach is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hillsborough County, which includes Apollo Beach, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Apollo Beach is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 53°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Apollo Beach has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 53°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
97
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 51°F | 2.66" |
| Feb | 75°F | 53°F | 2.21" |
| Mar | 78°F | 57°F | 2.96" |
| Apr | 83°F | 62°F | 2.74" |
| May | 88°F | 67°F | 3.01" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 7.92" |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 8.16" |
| Aug | 91°F | 74°F | 8.79" |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 7.70" |
| Oct | 85°F | 67°F | 2.86" |
| Nov | 79°F | 58°F | 2.00" |
| Dec | 74°F | 54°F | 2.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Apollo Beach
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Apollo Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Sun City Center
Adventhealth Riverview
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Riverview
Tampa General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Tampa
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 42.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Apollo Beach (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 18,950 students · in-state tuition $2,682 · 37% graduate · median earnings $46,150 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,572 students · in-state tuition $35,744 · 64% graduate · median earnings $69,272 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
14.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 335 students · in-state tuition $23,213 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
23 mi awayCities Near Apollo Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Apollo Beach?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Apollo Beach FAQ
Is Apollo Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Apollo Beach's median rent is $2,293/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $127,617/year. Median home value is $472,700.
Is Apollo Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Apollo Beach is policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 126 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 436 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Apollo Beach, Florida?⌄
Hillsborough County, which includes Apollo Beach, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Apollo Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Apollo Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,293/month and median household income is $127,617/year. The median home value is $472,700. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Apollo Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Apollo Beach is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from