What is the median household income in University (Hillsborough County), FL?
The median household income in University (Hillsborough County), FL is $37,207 (±$2,194) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,295 a month would take about $51,800 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In University (Hillsborough County), the median household income went from $28,495 in 2015–2019 to $37,207 in 2020–2024 (+30.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $37,207 (±$2,194)
- Median renter income
- $36,504 (±$2,447)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $51,800
Income in University (Hillsborough County) against Hillsborough County, its state and the nation
| University (Hillsborough County) | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,207 (±$2,194) | $79,540 (±$1,237) | $74,568 (±$284) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $36,504 (±$2,447) | $55,100 (±$1,440) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $45,941 (±$14,693) | $101,592 (±$1,236) | $88,144 (±$469) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,295 (±$37) | $1,667 (±$14) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In University (Hillsborough County), median household income is lower than in Hillsborough County ($79,540).
It is also lower than in Florida ($74,568).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Hillsborough County, University (Hillsborough County) ranks 33 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 823 of 846.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in University (Hillsborough County)
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,295 a month ($15,540 a year) needs an income of about $51,800 a year.
The median renting household in University (Hillsborough County) earns $36,504 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $28,495 (±$1,930) | $37,207 (±$2,194) | +30.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $890 (±$16) | $1,295 (±$37) | +45.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $106,400 (±$13,186) | $164,900 (±$27,791) | +55.0% | 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 household income in places near University (Hillsborough County)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University (Hillsborough County) | — | $37,207 (±$2,194) | — |
| Lake Magdalene | 3.1 mi | $75,594 (±$6,704) | Higher |
| Temple Terrace | 4.2 mi | $69,252 (±$5,959) | Higher |
| Lutz | 4.5 mi | $120,031 (±$14,321) | Higher |
| Carrollwood | 5.2 mi | $81,959 (±$7,300) | Higher |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | 6.1 mi | $54,032 (±$6,511) | Higher |
| Northdale | 6.1 mi | $94,926 (±$10,103) | Higher |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 6.5 mi | $56,573 (±$8,317) | Higher |
| Cheval | 7.1 mi | $101,907 (±$10,542) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Magdalene, FL ($75,594), Temple Terrace, FL ($69,252), Lutz, FL ($120,031).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Hillsborough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Wimauma | $68,274 (±$29,023) |
| 28 | Plant City | $67,439 (±$4,985) |
| 29 | East Lake-Orient Park | $56,573 (±$8,317) |
| 30 | Egypt Lake-Leto | $54,032 (±$6,511) |
| 31 | Mango | $52,524 (±$6,552) |
| 32 | Dover | $49,693 (±$8,734) |
| 33 | University (Hillsborough County) | $37,207 (±$2,194) |
Showing 7 of 33 places in Hillsborough County, ranked from highest to lowest.
University (Hillsborough County) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 University (Hillsborough County)
What is the median household income in University (Hillsborough County)?
The median household income in University (Hillsborough County) is $37,207 (±$2,194) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in University (Hillsborough County)?
About $51,800 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,295 a month.
Have incomes in University (Hillsborough County) kept up with inflation?
In University (Hillsborough County), the median household income went from $28,495 in 2015–2019 to $37,207 in 2020–2024 (+30.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in University (Hillsborough County)?
The median renting household in University (Hillsborough County), FL earns $36,504 (±$2,447) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP (Hillsborough County), Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP (Hillsborough County), Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP (Hillsborough County), Florida
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP (Hillsborough County), Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP (Hillsborough County), Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP (Hillsborough County), 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 University CDP (Hillsborough County), Florida (place:73163, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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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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