If you are moving to Tampa, FL, one of the first real decisions you face is not which moving company to call. It is which part of Tampa to actually live in. Tampa is a big, spread-out metro with distinct neighborhoods that feel nothing like each other. To help you get your bearings, here is a plain rundown of the areas we move people into most often.
New Tampa and Wesley Chapel
New Tampa and Wesley Chapel sit just northeast of Temple Terrace, spanning both Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. The area has been one of the fastest growing communities in the greater Tampa Bay area, with a wide mix of single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, and estate properties. The Tampa Premium Outlets opened there on October 29, 2015, and the schools consistently rank among the highest rated in the region. If you have kids and want newer construction, this corridor is worth a serious look.
Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace has its own city incorporation but sits squarely inside the Tampa metro. It is home to the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida and runs its own police and fire departments, library, parks and recreation, and public works. Do not let the university presence fool you into expecting a typical college town feel. Historic buildings, river views, grand landscaping, and a golf and country club make real estate here genuinely competitive. People who discover Temple Terrace tend to stay.
South Tampa
South Tampa covers the southern peninsulas of the city, including MacDill Air Force Base and the upscale neighborhoods along Bayshore Boulevard. Its proximity to the Downtown and Westshore business districts makes it the most sought-after area in the Tampa Bay region for people who want a short commute and walkable access to restaurants and waterfront. The SOHO (South Howard) corridor adds a dense stretch of bars and dining, and the Gandy Bridge puts St. Petersburg about 20 minutes away on a good day. Properties here reflect all of that demand.
Seminole Heights
Seminole Heights sits in the heart of Tampa and is one of the city’s genuinely historic neighborhoods. Most of the housing stock is early 20th century bungalows. Over the past several years, young professionals and families have moved in steadily, which has brought down crime rates and pushed property values up. The main draw beyond the character of the homes is location: Seminole Heights puts you close to nearly every part of Tampa without committing you to any one corridor.
Brandon and Seffner
Brandon and Seffner are located southeast of Temple Terrace. Brandon is the largest unincorporated area in Hillsborough County and functions as Tampa’s suburbs in the most straightforward sense. Housing costs tend to run lower here than in South Tampa or Temple Terrace, which matters when you are stretching a budget. The trade-off is commute time. If your job is Downtown or in Westshore, factor that drive into your decision before you sign a lease.
Ready to Move to Tampa?
Whichever neighborhood ends up making sense for your family, Brothers Easy Moving of Tampa has been helping people move into and around Tampa Bay since 2010. We are local, licensed, and insured, with our own trucks and crews. No brokers, no day labor, no surprise fees. Give us a call at (813) 505-2560 and we will give you a straight quote before you book anything.
