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Tarpon Springs.
About
Life in Tarpon Springs
If you're considering Tarpon Springs, know that you're looking at a small, established community with a real Greek cultural identity—not just a tourist destination playing up its heritage. The Epiphany celebrations and St. Nicholas Cathedral are genuine focal points, and Greek remains the second most spoken language, but this is ultimately a residential city where people live their lives, not perform them for visitors.
Tarpon Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
55.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
9.1%
Broadband Internet
89.6%
of households
Population Growth
+2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.1% foreign-born, most often from Greece
Who lives in Tarpon Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tarpon Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Greece (12.1%), and 6.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
11.2%
of residents
65 and Older
30.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
15.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.9%
of households
Married Couples
44.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
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 22% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Tarpon Springs
In Tarpon Springs, rent runs 22% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,761
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $387,014 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Tarpon Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Tarpon Springs is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Tarpon Springs 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
Commute28.5 min avg
How Tarpon Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tarpon Springs, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 18 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 15% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Tarpon Springs runs 15% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
280
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,373.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Tarpon Springs Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pinellas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pinellas County, which includes Tarpon Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Lightning | $376,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Lightning | $43.9M |
| 2023 | 4 | Tropical Storm | $655,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.7M |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $61,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56.4M |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $205,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $753,000 |
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
Pinellas County, county-wide
Tarpon Springs is about 3% of Pinellas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pinellas County, which includes Tarpon Springs, is typically good — 254 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
254
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pinellas County, county-wide
Tarpon Springs is about 3% of Pinellas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 53°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tarpon Springs has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 53°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
71°/53°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 51°F | 3.03" |
| Feb | 72°F | 54°F | 2.51" |
| Mar | 76°F | 58°F | 3.08" |
| Apr | 81°F | 63°F | 2.69" |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 2.35" |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.06" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 9.05" |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 9.66" |
| Sep | 89°F | 74°F | 7.03" |
| Oct | 84°F | 67°F | 3.19" |
| Nov | 76°F | 59°F | 1.90" |
| Dec | 71°F | 54°F | 2.74" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Adventhealth North Pinellas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · New Port Richey
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Trinity
Mease Dunedin Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Dunedin
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.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Tarpon Springs (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 8,932 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $33,775 (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, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
44 mi awayPublic Libraries in Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs Library
138 E Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs
Cities Near Tarpon Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Tarpon Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Tarpon Springs FAQ
Is Tarpon Springs, Florida affordable?⌄
Tarpon Springs's median rent is $1,298/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $79,529/year. Median home value is $340,700.
Is Tarpon Springs, Florida safe?⌄
Tarpon Springs's violent crime rate was 280 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1374 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tarpon Springs, Florida?⌄
Tarpon Springs has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tarpon Springs, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Tarpon Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,298/month and median household income is $79,529/year. The median home value is $340,700. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tarpon Springs, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Tarpon Springs is 29 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