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Living in
Fish Hawk.
Fish Hawk 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 Fish Hawk
Fish Hawk is fundamentally a family suburb in the Tampa metro area, and that shapes everything about living here. Over 60% of households have kids under 18, median household income sits at $135,000, and home values average around $561,000—this is solidly upper-middle-class territory. The community has built up quickly with new schools, infrastructure, and housing, so things feel relatively modern, though the trade-off is that you're living in what amounts to Tampa's sprawl.
Fish Hawk at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
13.5%
Broadband Internet
98.0%
of households
Median household income
Demographics13.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Fish Hawk: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fish Hawk, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.0%), and 9.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
34.4%
of residents
65 and Older
9.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
59.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
9.6%
of households
Married Couples
75.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.26
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 Fish Hawk
In Fish Hawk, rent runs 37% above the FL average, and home values are 56% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,247
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2009
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Fish Hawk and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hillsborough County, which includes Fish Hawk, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Fish Hawk: Hillsborough County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hillsborough County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fish Hawk is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fish Hawk 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
Commute38.6 min avg
How Fish Hawk residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fish Hawk, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 35% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL)
Regional airport · few flights91k passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 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 Fish Hawk, 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 Fish Hawk, 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
Fish Hawk 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 Fish Hawk, 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
Fish Hawk is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 52°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fish Hawk has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 52°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
86°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
111
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 50°F | 3.00" |
| Feb | 78°F | 53°F | 2.33" |
| Mar | 81°F | 56°F | 2.78" |
| Apr | 86°F | 61°F | 2.88" |
| May | 91°F | 67°F | 4.04" |
| Jun | 93°F | 72°F | 9.71" |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 8.65" |
| Aug | 94°F | 74°F | 8.85" |
| Sep | 92°F | 72°F | 6.99" |
| Oct | 87°F | 66°F | 2.58" |
| Nov | 81°F | 58°F | 1.76" |
| Dec | 77°F | 53°F | 2.54" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fish Hawk
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fish Hawk's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Riverview
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Riverview
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Brandon
South Florida Baptist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.4 mi away · Plant City
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.
Education20.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fish Hawk
Fish Hawk's student/teacher ratio is 20.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 55.0% 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
55.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fish Hawk (within 15 miles)
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)
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, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fish Hawk
Fish Hawk has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
35 mi awayCities Near Fish Hawk
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fish Hawk?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fish Hawk FAQ
Is Fish Hawk, Florida affordable?⌄
Fish Hawk's median rent is $2,280/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $135,271/year. Median home value is $561,000.
Is Fish Hawk, Florida safe?⌄
Fish Hawk 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 Fish Hawk, Florida?⌄
Hillsborough County, which includes Fish Hawk, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fish Hawk, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Fish Hawk is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,280/month and median household income is $135,271/year. The median home value is $561,000. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fish Hawk, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Fish Hawk is 39 minutes, which is significantly 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