Question 1

Is Tampa, FL 33606 or Tampa, FL 33609 cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33609 is cheaper. The median home price in Tampa, FL 33606 is approximately $740,100 and in Tampa, FL 33609 it is approximately $477,600 — a difference of $262,500.

Question 2

Is Tampa, FL 33606 or Tampa, FL 33609 safer?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33609 scores higher on safety. Tampa, FL 33606 has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High. Tampa, FL 33609 has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Tampa, FL 33606 or Tampa, FL 33609 more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33609 is more walkable. Tampa, FL 33606 has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Tampa, FL 33609 has a Walk Score of 43/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Tampa, FL 33606 or Tampa, FL 33609?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33606 has higher-rated schools. Tampa, FL 33606 has a school rating of 7/10 and Tampa, FL 33609 has a rating of 7/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Tampa, FL 33606 or Tampa, FL 33609?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Tampa, FL 33606	Tampa, FL 33609
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$740K	$478K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$107K ✓ Higher income	$106K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	43/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	44/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	4 min ✓ Shorter commute	8 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	F ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	High	High
Flood Risk	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7/10	7/10
Best for	Young professionalsRemote workersHigh‑income families	young professionalsfamiliesremote workers

Tampa, FL 33606 vs Tampa, FL 33609

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