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Life in University (Hillsborough County)
This is a straightforward residential community that works well if you're looking for affordable housing in the Tampa Bay area without the intensity of city living. The job market is decent with unemployment at 4.0%, but many residents commute about 28 minutes for work, so you'll likely be driving regularly—this area has that typical Florida sprawl character. Summer heat and humidity are relentless from June through September, and afternoon thunderstorms are frequent, so outdoor activities need seasonal planning.
University (Hillsborough County) at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
37.0%
Foreign-Born
25.6%
Broadband Internet
84.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics25.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in University (Hillsborough County): race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In University (Hillsborough County), the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.1%), and 31.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
9.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.7%
of households
Married Couples
17.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.27
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 University (Hillsborough County)
In University (Hillsborough County), rent runs 22% below the FL average, and home values are 54% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
39.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,217
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
12.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in University (Hillsborough County) and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hillsborough County, which includes University (Hillsborough County), is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
University (Hillsborough County): Hillsborough County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hillsborough County (county-wide) · Annual averages
University (Hillsborough County) is about 3% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What University (Hillsborough County) 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
Commute27.9 min avg
How University (Hillsborough County) residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In University (Hillsborough County), most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 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 University (Hillsborough County), 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 University (Hillsborough County), 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
University (Hillsborough County) is about 3% 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 University (Hillsborough County), 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
University (Hillsborough County) is about 3% 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
University (Hillsborough County) 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
53.6"
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" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in University (Hillsborough County)
University (Hillsborough County) has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
21.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.5 / 5
Tampa VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available
Adventhealth Tampa
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Carrollwood
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Tampa
St Josephs Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Tampa
Adventhealth Wesley Chapel
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Wesley Chapel
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.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in University (Hillsborough County)
University (Hillsborough County)'s student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near University (Hillsborough County) (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 for-profit · 4-year · 1,107 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 20% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (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
10 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, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for University (Hillsborough County)
University (Hillsborough County) has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
40 mi awayPublic Libraries in University (Hillsborough County)
Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library
13619 N 22nd St., Tampa
Cities Near University (Hillsborough County)
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to University (Hillsborough County)?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
University (Hillsborough County) FAQ
Is University (Hillsborough County), Florida affordable?⌄
University (Hillsborough County)'s median rent is $1,295/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $37,207/year. Median home value is $164,900.
Is University (Hillsborough County), Florida safe?⌄
University (Hillsborough County) 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 University (Hillsborough County), Florida?⌄
Hillsborough County, which includes University (Hillsborough County), has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in University (Hillsborough County), Florida?⌄
The cost of living in University (Hillsborough County) is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,295/month and median household income is $37,207/year. The median home value is $164,900. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in University (Hillsborough County), Florida?⌄
The average commute in University (Hillsborough County) is 28 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