Brandon FL is the best city to live in near Tampa FL according to most. Two other great choices, depending upon individual taste would be New Tampa and Clearwater Florida. I could list many more but those are great areas and unique from one another.
Tampa neighborhoods all have their distinct pros and cons. I have a great article about Tampa Neighborhoods which will tell you all about them. They are diverse and actually separated in many cases by natural barriers. Most people can find one they would like to live in and they are all minutes from Downtown Tampa. First let's take a minute to look at the cities I mentioned above.
Brandon FL is just to the east of Tampa FL and still within the Tampa Bay area. It certainly feels different and it is less expensive. The median home price is lower and it does not have that big city feel, because it isn't one. Overall it is very nice and has a lot more to offer than you may think.
New Tampa? Well it is slightly more established than it sounds. Still compared to Tampa FL and Tampa Bay as a whole it is relatively new. It is located to the northeast and still considered part of Tampa Bay and the city of Tampa. Expect a 15 minute drive to I-4 which is to the south of New Tampa but unless you need to for work you will seldom ever make the journey as the area has everything you need.
I selected these areas because of their differences. Clearwater Beach is awesome, and Clearwater FL is as well. These areas border Tampa to the west and Old Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico provide miles of shoreline and a unique culture. The price of housing also reflects people's love for the area.
South Tampa is most peoples preference because of overall pricing and location. Where to look? Along the western shoreline or in Hyde Park if you have the money. Hyde Park and Hyde Park Village are the choice for young professionals and college students. South Howard is there or SOHO which is always a hot spot. This part of Tampa Bay is where you will find MacDill Air Force Base. See more about South Tampa and Hyde Park.
Davis Islands is legendary for mansions that cost in the tens of millions. It is located south of Downtown Tampa and is also where you find the areas major Hospital. On Davis Islands there is a private beach, marina and even an airport only the more nuanced Tampa residents know about.
Think secure communities and gated community events and attractions. This is an Island similar to Davis Islands but most of the residences are either gated or condominium style with guarded access. All within walking distance of Downtown Tampa, the Florida Aquarium, channel district and Water Street. As you can see above Harbour Island has a lot more to offer than I will address here. Contact us when you are ready to make that more to Tampa FL or nearby.
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