How much do homeowners pay a month in Tampa, FL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Tampa, FL pay a median of $2,179 (±$54) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $640 (±$33).
64.3% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Tampa, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,622 in 2015–2019 to $2,179 in 2020–2024 (+34.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,179 (±$54)
- Without a mortgage
- $640 (±$33)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 64.3%
Monthly owner costs in Tampa
| Tampa | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,179 (±$54) | $2,003 (±$23) | $1,959 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $640 (±$33) | $657 (±$11) | $673 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 64.3% (±1.4 points) | 64.4% (±0.6 points) | 56.3% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,264 (±$145) | $3,010 (±$51) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Tampa, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Hillsborough County ($2,003).
It is also higher than in Florida ($1,959).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Hillsborough County, Tampa ranks 10 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 257 of 830.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Tampa have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,622 (±$34) | $2,179 (±$54) | +34.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,969 (±$71) | $3,264 (±$145) | +65.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $238,900 (±$4,851) | $420,400 (±$8,438) | +76.0% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Tampa
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | — | $2,179 (±$54) | — |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | 3.6 mi | $1,660 (±$96) | Lower |
| Carrollwood | 6.5 mi | $2,132 (±$118) | Not measurably different |
| Town 'n' Country | 6.6 mi | $1,818 (±$54) | Lower |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | 6.9 mi | $1,556 (±$120) | Lower |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 7.4 mi | $1,374 (±$78) | Lower |
| Lake Magdalene | 7.7 mi | $1,840 (±$83) | Lower |
| University (Hillsborough County) | 7.9 mi | $1,400 (±$334) | Lower |
| Temple Terrace | 8.1 mi | $1,743 (±$109) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Egypt Lake-Leto, FL ($1,660), Town 'n' Country, FL ($1,818), Palm River-Clair Mel, FL ($1,556).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Hillsborough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Westchase | $2,651 (±$198) |
| 5 | Apollo Beach | $2,599 (±$199) |
| 6 | Lutz | $2,360 (±$120) |
| 7 | Valrico | $2,237 (±$118) |
| 8 | Pebble Creek | $2,221 (±$188) |
| 9 | Wimauma | $2,191 (±$105) |
| 10 | Tampa | $2,179 (±$54) |
| 11 | Carrollwood | $2,132 (±$118) |
| 12 | Bloomingdale | $2,073 (±$139) |
| 13 | Riverview | $2,033 (±$72) |
| 14 | Northdale | $2,012 (±$105) |
| 15 | Gibsonton | $1,988 (±$194) |
| 16 | Citrus Park | $1,975 (±$92) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Hillsborough County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Tampa
What is the average mortgage payment in Tampa?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Tampa, FL is $2,179 (±$54) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Tampa?
Owners without a mortgage in Tampa pay a median of $640 (±$33) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Tampa gone up?
In Tampa, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,622 in 2015–2019 to $2,179 in 2020–2024 (+34.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tampa city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tampa city, Florida
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tampa city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tampa city, Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tampa city, Florida
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Tampa city, Florida (place:71000, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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