Question 1

Is Tampa, FL 33605 or Tampa, FL 33609 cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33605 is cheaper. The median home price in Tampa, FL 33605 is approximately $214,100 and in Tampa, FL 33609 it is approximately $477,600 — a difference of $263,500.

Question 2

Is Tampa, FL 33605 or Tampa, FL 33609 safer?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33605 scores higher on safety. Tampa, FL 33605 has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Tampa, FL 33609 has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Tampa, FL 33605 or Tampa, FL 33609 more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33609 is more walkable. Tampa, FL 33605 has a Walk Score of 25/100 and Tampa, FL 33609 has a Walk Score of 43/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Tampa, FL 33605 or Tampa, FL 33609?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33609 has higher-rated schools. Tampa, FL 33605 has a school rating of 6.9/10 and Tampa, FL 33609 has a rating of 7/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Tampa, FL 33605 or Tampa, FL 33609?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Tampa, FL 33605	Tampa, FL 33609
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$214K ✓ Lower price	$478K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$32K	$106K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	25/100	43/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	65/100 ✓ Better transit	44/100
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	6 min ✓ Shorter commute	8 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	First‑time home buyers on a tight budgetBudget renters seeking proximity to downtownPeople who rely on public transit more than walking	young professionalsfamiliesremote workers

Tampa, FL 33605 vs Tampa, FL 33609

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