Tampa
- Population
- 407,599 (2019)
- Type
- City
- Median age
- 35.1
- Households
- 286,184
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $56,456
- Average house value
- $207,135
- Businesses
- 26,512
- Employees
- 491,209
- Government
- CITY OF TAMPA
- Government office
- 306 E JACKSON ST, TAMPA, FL 33602
Tampa, located on the west coast of Florida, is a vibrant city nestled along the northern shore of Tampa Bay. It serves as the seat of Hillsborough County and is part of the Tampa Bay Area, home to approximately 3.1 million people. With an average annual temperature of 73.1 degrees, Tampa boasts abundant sunshine, a rich history, cultural diversity, and easy access to award-winning beaches. Notably, it was the embarkation point for troops during the Spanish-American War and is known for its connection to Henry B. Plant’s South Florida Railroad and the iconic Tampa Bay Hotel. The city’s name has uncertain origins, but its allure is undeniable! 🌴🌞🏖️
Local News

Get free tickets to three of Tampa’s favorite spots, all summer long
Summer is a time to get out and explore, and the region’s premier credit union is here to help make it easy (and affordable) to do so. Suncoast Credit Union […]

Detroit-style pizza shop SoDough Square soft opens in South Tampa
Tampa’s pizza scene has a new contender. SoDough Square, a Central Florida-based Detroit-style pizza shop, has opened its first Tampa location at 138 S. Dale Mabry, currently operating in a […]
Local fave Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co to star on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives tonight
The second round of the Guy Fieri hype train is well underway, as the Food Network star’s visit to Tampa in April is slowly hitting the airwaves. Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich […]
D’Rose Gastrobar, a Latin restaurant “with Colombian DNA,” nears highly anticipated Ybor opening
A new dining experience is coming to Tampa. D’Rose Gastrobar, Ybor’s newest addition, will feature small plates and a big emphasis on drinks, blending a casual bar experience with elevated […]
Vu?n Xoài is Tampa’s hidden Vietnamese farm and restaurant near Westchase
There’s a small slice of Vietnam hiding in plain sight in a Westchase residential neighborhood, and if you haven’t heard about it yet, that’s exactly the kind of thing we’re […]