2018 Best Suburbs to Live in the Tampa AreaAbout this List

Westchase

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 34

Current Resident: Westchase is a great place to live for people of all ages! The community has it all within a short distance: hair salons, grocery stores, doctor offices--you name it! This master-planned community is constantly kept up with. The grass is always green, the modern buildings are always in tip-top shape, and you can always feel safe at anytime of day or night here! If you get a chance, run by Westpark village and visit the small-town-neighborhood! You can walk from Starbucks to the bakery store within seconds. There is always kids running around outside and families taking long walks together. Great place!!
Read 34 Reviews

• A+

• B+

• 22,999 Population

Bloomingdale

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 27

Current Resident: The area is quiet and great for raising a family. It is close to several stores and the area mall and the schools are all in close proximity to anywhere you may live in the area. Also, the area is up and coming, as stores are continually being built and new housing developments are being built. The biggest downside is the traffic, the typical rush hours of eight and five are the worst. The crime rate is pretty low overall in my particular area, I have had absolutely no issues and the neighbors look out for each other and are relatively friendly.
Read 27 Reviews

• A

• B+

• 22,638 Population

Carrollwood

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 86

Current Resident: I love Carrollwood! It’s clean, safe, and yet busy enough to feel part of the city. The crime in this area is minimal, and it is very diversified. Everything is close by; the grocery store, Walmart, fast food, nice restaurants, the mall, and even a movie theater! Great family environment!
Read 86 Reviews

• A

• B-

• 34,531 Population

Fish Hawk

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 34

Current Resident: Fishhawk is a great place to live, I currently attend Newsome High school which is about 5 mins from where I live. Fishhawk is a very kid friendly environment which offers great education as well as after school activities such as soccer, tennis, baseball. Also there are many parks and recreational areas to enjoy after school or on the weekends. In Fishhawk there are an abundance of fantastic restaurants to try that the whole family can enjoy. Fishhawk is a close connected community that centers around being safe and enjoying daily activities. There are many young parents with kids that lives in Fishhawk so there are plenty of opportunities to get babysitters to watch the kids once and awhile. Fishhawk is a great place to live and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Read 34 Reviews

• A

• B+

• 17,241 Population

Feather Sound

• Suburb of Tampa, FL

• A

• B-

• 3,472 Population

Pebble Creek

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 21

Current Resident: Friendly neighbors! Safe, suburban life feeling. Good whether you have children or not. Publix supermarket nearby. Lots of places to eat a short distance away. It can get pretty congested during rush hour but every area has it's downside. This area was basically untouched during the last hurricane.
Read 21 Reviews

• A

• B

• 8,146 Population

Temple Terrace

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 105

Current Resident: Nice area with nice homes, and many great local eateries and shops. There's a great Recreational Center at the heart of the community, and it's close to Tampa's theme parks!
Read 105 Reviews

• A

• B-

• 25,654 Population

Northdale

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 39

Former Resident: I love Northdale because of its friendly residents and it's safety. There are a ton of great restaurants in the area, as well as popular clothing stores. Northdale has everything to offer from good public schools to safe neighborhoods and everything in between!
Read 39 Reviews

• A

• B+

• 22,317 Population

East Lake

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 51

Current Resident: East Lake is friendly, with a lot of people, good education (especially for engineering), close to downtown Tarpon Springs. Housing is nice, but people are not caught up in who owns what, and are typically very friendly. In addition, there is an unlimited retro arcade in the area, which is AMAZING!!!
Read 51 Reviews

• A

• B+

• 32,046 Population

Keystone

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 36

Niche User: My overall experience of this area is that it is a great place to live because no matter what you are always going to have a perfect weather in Tampa. There are also many informational and special places to visit within Tampa; for instance, the Everglades, MOSI, Busch Gardens, the pier, channel-side, cruises, Ybor City and a plethora of interesting places. The weather is perfect for vacationing during any season of the year, believe it or not. It is always sunny and bright here in Tampa. I think this place will suit anyone who dislikes the chilly weather and is outgoing.
Read 36 Reviews

• A

• B+

• 23,850 Population

Safety Harbor

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 51

Current Resident: I love Safety Harbor! As a resident, I find SH a safe, quaint community nestled between Tampa Bay, bustling neighboring cities and Gulf of Mexico beaches. SH celebrated it's centennial in 2017, but dates back far beyond. Arrowheads can still be found; a sprawling oak tree downtown dates back to the 1600s & a world-famous health spa attracts visitors all year round. I stroll Main Street and enjoy restaurants, coffee shops, & walking past historical homes surrounded by mature oaks, palms, pines & magnolias. SH has a museum, library, businesses, job opportunities, friendly churches, good schools, & social diversity. SH hosts wine-tasting events, concerts, outdoor markets, parades & fun-runs. I see sun rises, dolphins, manatees & waterbirds from Bayshore, the boardwalk, the marina, the fishing pier...I walk, run, & bike on the trail free of traffic. AM or PM, there's enjoyment to be had no matter one's income or preference. I continue to discover treasured history as well as modern SH.
Read 51 Reviews

• A

• B

• 17,268 Population

Lutz

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 88

Current Resident: I have lived in Lutz since I was in elementary school. It encompasses two counties (Hillsborough and Pasco). It has a hometown feel with several family owned restaurants. It has easy access to Tampa International Airport, I-275, I-75, and the Veteran's Expressway. Shopping is a short drive which includes the new Outlet Mall, Wiregrass Mall, Citrus Park Mall, and International Mall. Upper scale restaurants are finding their way to Lutz. I would love to see more!
Read 88 Reviews

• A

• B

• 21,143 Population

Lake Magdalene

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 40

Current Resident: I have lived here in this area my whole life. It is quiet and industrialized. I have attended all of my schooling in this Northeast Tampa area. The schools have maintained a decent grade since I was attended them.
Read 40 Reviews

• A

• B

• 29,233 Population

Wesley Chapel

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 200

Current Resident: Wesley Chapel is a growing city with excellent K-12 schools, and several colleges and universities nearby. Residents have the option of living in subdivisions of all different scales and price ranges or on a piece of land that's a little bigger or more private. There are movie theaters, restaurants, coffee shops, and car dealers. There's a district park with areas for sports, with a scenic walking path around it and a playground in the middle. There's a mix of every kind of person you can imagine! Wesley Chapel is a city that understands that it takes all types of people to build a great city and that making amenities and necessities available to everyone while continuing to grow and expand is essential for such a town to prosper into an even stronger community!
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• A

• A-

• 51,229 Population

Land O' Lakes

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 131

Current Resident: My family and I have lived in Land O Lakes for one year now. We are renting in a neighborhood near the Veteran's Expressway and Hwy 54. We have found the city to be extremely family friendly with plenty of parks and recreation activities scheduled every weekend. Traffic is manageable and the commute to Tampa via the Veteran's Expressway is extremely convenient. The city is majority Caucasian with no real nightlife activities except hole-in-the-wall bars. Most citizens commute to Tampa or St Petersburg for employment, however, there are many new businesses opening up along the Hwy 54 corridor. After renting for another year, we will be building a home in the same area because we love living here!
Read 131 Reviews

• A

• B+

• 35,122 Population

Citrus Park

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 49

Niche User: I absolutely love this location! Economically, this area is very affordable and competitive with the surrounding areas.I have lived here since I was two years old and see familiar faces and friends frequently when I am out and about. Clearwater Beach is a 30 minute drive at most, while St. Pete Beach is only a little further out. There are many great elementary, middle and high schools to choose from, both public and private. This location is growing, but not so fast as to over-populate. It is a great place, especially, for a growing family to live. It is relatively close to downtown Tampa and has a lot of great local activities to enjoy. I would choose to live here again in a heartbeat!
Read 49 Reviews

• A

• B+

• 25,779 Population

Belleair

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 5

Current Resident: Beautiful place, and we have access to many beaches. We love it❤️❤️❤️.
Living here from Dec through May. Our home is in Rhode Island, and we escape the winter months for the sunshine, and R&R. The Intercoastal is beautiful, and the beaches. Very happy, and would not want to move to any other part of Florida, at this time. People rave about The Villages, and it is nice, but we prefer Belleair for the beaches, and the serenity. Also there is a little more diversity with age groups. Thank You😍😍😍
Read 5 Reviews

• A

• B-

• 3,958 Population

Palm Harbor

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 163

Current Resident: I have lived in Palm Harbor all my life and it has grown tremendously with what it has to offer! The schools in this area are fantastic, the people in the neighborhoods are more than friendly and all the things to do are always highly enjoyable.
Read 163 Reviews

• A

• B+

• 60,236 Population

Cheval

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 39

Nearby Resident: Cheval is a great neighborhood, very family friendly and in the perfect area. 3 A rated schools 5 minutes or less from neighborhood. Lutz is a great area to live in and especially amazing for families with young children.
Read 39 Reviews

• A

• A-

• 10,645 Population

Oldsmar

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 38

Nearby Resident: Centrally located! Oldsmar boasts great weather, fast A+ schools, and has great little leagues (football, baseball, soccer, and even BMX) for the kids.
Read 38 Reviews

• A

• B+

• 14,023 Population

Town 'n' Country

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 114

Current Resident: I like living in Town 'n' Country because its a very small and quiet environment. The people that I have encountered here are always so nice and friendly. Everyone works extremely hard to maintain the outward appearance of the surrounding properties, so the area tends to remain very neat and presentable. This community is constantly growing with businesses and living quarters that match the needs of the residents. We are surrounded by water, which not only provides a beautiful and relaxing scenery, but it is also great for boating or fishing. Overall, I am not a Florida native, but Town 'n' Country has provided such a great living experience for me that I would not prefer to live anywhere else.
Read 114 Reviews

• A

• B

• 82,554 Population

Lakeland Highlands

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 32

Current Resident: Lakeland Highlands is a quiet and clean family neighborhood. All of the neighbors keep an eye on eachother's property. The yards are kept clean and well-manicured. In Lakeland Highlands, neighbors are friendly and chat occasionally. On weekend's, you see a little higher traffic than normal due to the popularity of yard sales within the neighborhood. Overall, Lakeland Highlands is ideal for a variety of families.
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• A

• B

• 12,426 Population

Riverview

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 249

Current Resident: Riverview is a pretty large city and growing. There are some more empty areas, but there's a lot of construction going on. Everything is nearby somewhere and I like it because it is pretty safe and people are nice. There are a lot of schools nearby, like Riverview High School and Bell Creek Academy among other middle and elementary schools. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a change of pace and are looking for a lot of suburbs. There are some nice stores in the area and eateries. Some good eateries would be Publix, Ciccio Cali, GastroPub, and more! Also, we have an awesome theater, GDX 14, it has reclining chairs, dolby, and gastropub is right inside, so I would 100% recommend going there and the Alley (bowling place).
Read 249 Reviews

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• B

• 84,590 Population

Brandon

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 257

Current Resident: Brandon, a suburb of Tampa, Florida is accessible to Tampa via: Public Transportation, local streets and freeways. It has a small time feel, with Urban city entertainment. Grocery stores, malls, and shopping are centrally located to residents. Neighbors are multi-cultural and friendly! A few Fortune 500 companies have offices in the area. I have contracted with Coca-Cola and Citi-Bank (which is across the street from Chase Bank). Brandon's access to major freeways, leads residents to other major attractions; from Tampa to Orlando with destinations near and far. Key West is a 4 hour drive south and Jacksonville is a 4 hour drive, north.
Read 257 Reviews

• A-

• B-

• 109,784 Population

Valrico

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 118

Current Resident: Valrico, Florida is a great environment to live in. The neighborhood is clean and the neighbors are friendly. I particularly enjoy the trees and sidewalks available because they provide good shade and a safe spot to run and walk around the neighborhood. Valrico also has various cafes and stores around the area for people to grab a quick bite to eat and run some errands. There is a great amount of school spirit shown for the local high school, Bloomingdale High School, which makes football games exciting.
Read 118 Reviews

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• B

• 36,774 Population