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Comparing Hillsborough
Published by Lance Mohr | Filed under Home Buying Tips
If you have been contemplating buying Tampa real estate then here is what you need to know about living and working in Hillsborough county.
Quick Facts:
County Seat: Tampa
Largest Cities: Tampa, Plant City, Temple Terrace
Distance to…
     • Tallahassee 204
     • Orlando 80
     • Jacksonville 174
     • Miami  205
     • Atlanta  418
     • Chicago  1003
     • Dallas  918
     • New York 1006
 1. Hillsborough is growing rapidly. In fact, all of Florida is growing quickly but the Tampa area is one of the leaders with a population having grown over 10 percent since the beginning of 2000.
2. Hillsborough has great weather any time of the year! Of course, it probably comes as no surprise that the greater Tampa area is known for warm semi-tropical breezes and bright sunny days year round.
Average Temperature: High Low
January:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 70Â Â Â Â Â Â 50
July:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 90Â Â Â Â Â Â 75
3. Tampa is a culturally diverse area with a strong international appeal. Tampa is situated in the middle of the state near a major ocean port and home to an International airport. As a gateway to the world, Tampa is home to a diverse population that roughly includes:
     • 51 percent White non-Hispanic
     • 26 percent Black or African American
     • 19 percent Hispanic
     • Remainder – Other
4. A Lower Cost of Living! The cost of living in Tampa is lower than elsewhere throughout the country coming in at only 89.1 percent of the national average for 2008…plus – Florida doesn’t have a state income tax!
5. Popular Hillsborough Zip Codes:
If you are interested in learning more about living in Tampa or Hillsborough county then perform a search for any of the following zip codes:
33602, 33603, 33604, 33605, 33606, 33607, 33609, 33610, 33611, 33612, 33613, 33614, 33615, 33616, 33617, 33618, 33619, 33624, 33625, 33626, 33629, 33634, 33635, 33637, 33647.
6. Fun and Recreation. Hillsborough provides exceptional recreational opportunities with over:
     • 200+ Parks and 35+ Golf Courses
     • Busch Gardens
     • Carnival, Holland America, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise Ships
     • Lowry Park Zoo
     • Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
     • Professional Sports: NFL, MLB, NHL
     • Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
7. Hospitals and Medical Care Facilities:
     • Brandon Regional Hospital
     • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
     • James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
     • St. Josephs Hospital
     • Tampa General Hospital
     • Town & Country Hospital
     • University Hospital- Medical Center
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