- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingC+
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA-
- DiversityA+
- JobsB+
- WeatherA
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$179,500
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,040
National
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Hillsborough County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Hillsborough County
Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$53,742
National
$55,322Top Public Schools Serving Hillsborough County
- A+
Plant High School
- Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
- 9-12
- 396 reviews
- A
Steinbrenner High School
- Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
- 9-12
- 475 reviews
- A
Strawberry Crest High School
- Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
- 9-12
- 526 reviews
- A
Sickles High School
- Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
- 9-12
- 475 reviews
- A
Newsome High School
- Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
- 9-12
- 479 reviews
Top Private Schools in Hillsborough County
- A+
Berkeley Preparatory School
- Private School
- Tampa, FL
- PK, K-12
- 73 reviews
- A+
Tampa Preparatory School
- Private School
- Tampa, FL
- 6-12
- 39 reviews
- A+
Jesuit High School
- Private School
- Tampa, FL
- 9-12
- 107 reviews
- A+
Academy of the Holy Names
- Private School
- Tampa, FL
- PK, K-12
- 99 reviews
- A+
Carrollwood Day School
- Private School
- Tampa, FL
- PK, K-12
- 84 reviews
Colleges in Hillsborough County
- Best
- A-Z
- A
University of South Florida
- 4 Year
- Tampa, FL
- 6,511 reviews
- B
D G Erwin Technical Center
- 2 Year
- Tampa, FL
- 52 reviews
- B
Florida College
- 4 Year
- Temple Terrace, FL
- 282 reviews
- B
University of Tampa
- 4 Year
- Tampa, FL
- 2,141 reviews
- B-
Concorde Career Institute - Tampa
- 2 Year
- Tampa, FL
- 51 reviews
- 1 of 5
Top Places to Live in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Reviews
227 reviews
All Categories
I have lived in Hillsborough County for most of my life and I think it is an amazing place to grow up. The atmosphere is so inviting to anyone who comes. There are so many things to do in Hillsborough County and the schools have superb education. I love Hillsborough County so much, when I get older I want my kids to enjoy exactly what I did there, like the beaches and warm weather. Hillsborough County is a close community. The people are all so friendly and and inviting when you are new. I absolutely love Hillsborough County and recommend it to anyone who is trying to find a new place to live.
This is a nice part of town, it is pet friendly, with lots of parks and stores to shop in. We are a short drive to an international mall, and a little north there is a brand new outlet mall that just opened up! About 30 mins West is Clearwater beach! It’s sunny and many thing to do here! Everything is within a close distance and lots of activities for kids as well from bowling alleys to movie theaters!
Hillsborough County, and especially the area surrounding University of South Florida in Temple Terrace is an especially diverse and fun place to live. However, due to the locations safety concerns and the night life atmosphere it is a very unfriendly place for families and children.