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Living in
East Lake-Orient Park.
East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park
This is a working-class Tampa Bay suburb that feels more like a transit corridor than a destination—and that's actually honest about what you're getting. You're 8 miles from downtown Tampa via I-4, which makes commuting reasonable if your job is there, but you're also sitting directly on major highways, so traffic noise and sprawl are real features of daily life here. The median home value around $233,200 is reasonable for the Tampa area, and the 4.0% unemployment rate suggests steady work availability, though the median household income of $56,623 reflects modest earning potential overall.
East Lake-Orient Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Foreign-Born
21.2%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.2% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in East Lake-Orient Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In East Lake-Orient Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (27.1%), and 18.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.6%
of residents
65 and Older
10.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
32.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
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 7% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in East Lake-Orient Park
In East Lake-Orient Park, rent runs 7% below the FL average, and home values are 35% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,532
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in East Lake-Orient Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hillsborough County, which includes East Lake-Orient Park, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
East Lake-Orient Park: Hillsborough County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hillsborough County (county-wide) · Annual averages
East Lake-Orient Park is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What East Lake-Orient Park 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
Commute26.8 min avg
How East Lake-Orient Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In East Lake-Orient Park, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 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 East Lake-Orient Park, 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 East Lake-Orient Park, 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
East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park, 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
East Lake-Orient Park is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 55°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
East Lake-Orient Park has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 55°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/65°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/68°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/55°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
60.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
94
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 53°F | 2.65" |
| Feb | 74°F | 56°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 78°F | 59°F | 2.52" |
| Apr | 83°F | 65°F | 2.55" |
| May | 88°F | 71°F | 2.60" |
| Jun | 91°F | 75°F | 7.37" |
| Jul | 91°F | 77°F | 7.75" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 9.03" |
| Sep | 90°F | 75°F | 6.09" |
| Oct | 86°F | 69°F | 2.34" |
| Nov | 79°F | 61°F | 1.40" |
| Dec | 74°F | 56°F | 2.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in East Lake-Orient Park
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside East Lake-Orient Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Tampa General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Tampa
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Brandon
Tampa VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 6.5 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.
Education19.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in East Lake-Orient Park
East Lake-Orient Park's student/teacher ratio is 19.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in East Lake-Orient Park
Private for-profit · 4-year · 1,107 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 20% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 37,207 students · in-state tuition $6,410 · 75% graduate · median earnings $63,660 (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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 588 students · in-state tuition $21,628 · 56% graduate · median earnings $52,207 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 388 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 45% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
9.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 335 students · in-state tuition $23,213 · median earnings $41,223 (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, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for East Lake-Orient Park
East Lake-Orient Park has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
36 mi awayCities Near East Lake-Orient Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to East Lake-Orient Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
East Lake-Orient Park FAQ
Is East Lake-Orient Park, Florida affordable?⌄
East Lake-Orient Park's median rent is $1,555/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $56,573/year. Median home value is $233,200.
Is East Lake-Orient Park, Florida safe?⌄
East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park, Florida?⌄
Hillsborough County, which includes East Lake-Orient Park, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in East Lake-Orient Park, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in East Lake-Orient Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,555/month and median household income is $56,573/year. The median home value is $233,200. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in East Lake-Orient Park, Florida?⌄
The average commute in East Lake-Orient Park is 27 minutes, which is about 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