Question 1

Is Tampa, FL 33609 or Tampa, FL 33629 cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33609 is cheaper. The median home price in Tampa, FL 33609 is approximately $477,600 and in Tampa, FL 33629 it is approximately $726,300 — a difference of $248,700.

Question 2

Is Tampa, FL 33609 or Tampa, FL 33629 safer?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33629 scores higher on safety. Tampa, FL 33609 has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High. Tampa, FL 33629 has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Tampa, FL 33609 or Tampa, FL 33629 more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33609 is more walkable. Tampa, FL 33609 has a Walk Score of 43/100 and Tampa, FL 33629 has a Walk Score of 8/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Tampa, FL 33609 or Tampa, FL 33629?

Accepted Answer

Tampa, FL 33609 has higher-rated schools. Tampa, FL 33609 has a school rating of 7/10 and Tampa, FL 33629 has a rating of 7/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Tampa, FL 33609 or Tampa, FL 33629?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Tampa, FL 33609	Tampa, FL 33629
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$478K ✓ Lower price	$726K
Median Rent	$2K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$106K	$152K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	43/100 ✓ More walkable	8/100
Transit Score	44/100 ✓ Better transit	37/100
Bike Score	N/A	25/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	8 min ✓ Shorter commute	9 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7/10	7/10
Best for	young professionalsfamiliesremote workers	High‑earning professionalsFamilies looking for quality schoolsRetirees who prefer a short commute to city

Tampa, FL 33609 vs Tampa, FL 33629

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