Question 1

Is Tampa, FL 33602 or Tampa, FL 33606 cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33602 is cheaper. The median home price in Tampa, FL 33602 is approximately $464,000 and in Tampa, FL 33606 it is approximately $740,100 — a difference of $276,100.

Question 2

Is Tampa, FL 33602 or Tampa, FL 33606 safer?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33602 scores higher on safety. Tampa, FL 33602 has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Tampa, FL 33606 has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Tampa, FL 33602 or Tampa, FL 33606 more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33602 is more walkable. Tampa, FL 33602 has a Walk Score of 35/100 and Tampa, FL 33606 has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Tampa, FL 33602 or Tampa, FL 33606?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33606 has higher-rated schools. Tampa, FL 33602 has a school rating of 6.9/10 and Tampa, FL 33606 has a rating of 7/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Tampa, FL 33602 or Tampa, FL 33606?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Tampa, FL 33602	Tampa, FL 33606
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$464K ✓ Lower price	$740K
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$89K	$107K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	35/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	45/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	72/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	3 min ✓ Shorter commute	4 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Young professionalsRemote workersBike enthusiasts	Young professionalsRemote workersHigh‑income families

Tampa, FL 33602 vs Tampa, FL 33606

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