Tampa FL

In Tampa, the rent-to-income burden runs around 27% — acceptable by national standards. Median income sits at $75,475 and median rent is $1,701/month. 54% of renters are cost-burdened (30%+ of income on housing). Landlords are winning; everyone else is treading water. Median home value: $420,400 — that's 5.6× the median income. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a highly educated workforce that drives (and inflates) this local economy. Employment picture: 4.89% unemployment — a healthy job market. Poverty rate: 15.5%. Average commute: 25 minutes — acceptable. Violent crime: 39/100k avg monthly rate (7543 reported); Property crime: 123.9/100k avg monthly rate (23910 reported). Tampa was founded in 1823 — that's 203 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 175.2 sq miles at 2,292 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 98 ft — essentially flat — floods are a real conversation. Tampa has 9 sister cities — cosmopolitan on paper, at least. RoastMyCity overall score: 60/100 — It Depends.