If you are thinking about moving within the Tampa area, you are probably trying to figure out which neighborhoods actually make sense for your situation. There are genuinely good options spread across the region. The right one depends on what matters most to you.
What makes a place the right fit for you?
The honest answer is that it comes down to a handful of practical things:
- your budget
- your occupation
- your interests and personal lifestyle
- your working and commute situation
- etc.
Are you looking for a family-friendly home in a suburban gated community, or can you picture yourself in one of the historic houses in South Tampa? A room near campus or a condo in a Tampa high rise? Maybe somewhere with more of a beach or island feel? All of those are real possibilities within the Tampa area.
If you are already moving locally within Tampa, you probably have some sense of the range of what Tampa neighborhoods offer. Here are a few reference points to help orient you:
Shopping
- University Mall – East Tampa
- The Shops at Wiregrass – New Tampa/Wesley Chapel
- Tampa Premium Outlets – Wesley Chapel/Lutz
- International Plaza and Bay Street – South Tampa
- – South Tampa
- Hyde Park Village – South Tampa
- Centro Ybor – Ybor City
Universities and College Life
- University of South Florida (USF) – New Tampa/North Tampa area
- University of Tampa – Downtown
- Stetson Law School – Downtown
- Hillsborough Community College – Ybor City area, East Tampa, and Central Tampa
- Pasco-Hernando State College – New Port Richey, with several campuses in the surrounding area (not directly in Tampa, but part of the Tampa Bay Area)
- Looking for student bars, pubs and nightlife? You can find a small selection here.
We will keep going with more Tampa neighborhood details in next week’s post. These overviews should give you a clearer picture of where you might actually want to land.
Planning a move in the Tampa area? Here is how Brothers Easy Moving of Tampa works.
Once you have a neighborhood in mind, the next step is figuring out the move itself. Brothers Easy Moving of Tampa has been handling local moves across the Tampa area since 2010, with over 25,000 moves completed. Local moves are priced hourly, one honest rate quoted before booking, with travel listed as one plain line and no surprise fees added on moving day. If you want to talk through what your move looks like, send us a message and we will get you a free quote.
Sources and further reading:
https://www.813area.com/realestate/where-to-live-atampa-neighborhoods-guide.html
https://www.10best.com/destinations/florida/tampa/shopping/shopping-centers-districts/
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g34678-Activities-c26-t143-Tampa_Florida.html
