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The Best Neighborhoods in Tampa, FL (2026)

By , Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 16, 2026

Tampa is in Hillsborough County, Florida (ZIP codes 33647, 33611, 33615, 33604). · Homes for sale in Tampa · Hillsborough County

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Looking for the best neighborhoods in Tampa? Instead of opinions, we ranked Tampa’s 183 communities by the numbers that actually matter when you’re choosing where to live — how fast homes sell, price per square foot, and how values are moving. Here’s where Tampa stands, by the data (as of 2026-06-16).

Fastest-selling neighborhoods in Tampa

Where homes sell quickest — a sign of strong buyer demand. (Lowest median days on market, communities with recent closings.)

  1. Altamira Heights — 1 days on market · $272,000
  2. Bayshore Pointe Townhomes — 1 days on market · $415,000
  3. Campobello — 1 days on market · $334,000
  4. Idlewild on the Hillsborough — 1 days on market · $427,000
  5. Tampa Shores — 1 days on market · $524,000

Most affordable neighborhoods in Tampa (price per sq ft)

The lowest median price per square foot in Tampa — where your dollar stretches furthest.

  1. Bavarian Village — $126/sq ft · $138,000
  2. Regency Cove — $128/sq ft · $98,000
  3. The Highlands at Hunter's Green — $134/sq ft · $143,000
  4. Ashburn Square Townhomes — $142/sq ft · $237,000
  5. Sheldon West — $142/sq ft · $172,000

Top neighborhoods in Tampa by Momentum Score

Momentum’s overall 0-100 market score blends value, demand, and momentum.

  1. Carrollwood — score 92 · $574,000
  2. Golfland of Tampas North Side — score 88 · $390,000
  3. Waterchase — score 88 · $1.11M
  4. Grove Park Estates — score 87 · $432,000
  5. Progress Village — score 83 · $277,000

How we ranked these

These lists come from Momentum’s MLS data for Tampa, limited to communities with recent closings so the numbers are meaningful. ‘Fastest-selling’ uses median days on market, ‘most affordable’ uses median price per square foot, ‘fastest-appreciating’ uses the 1-year price change, and the Momentum Score is our overall 0-100 read on each market. The right neighborhood for you also depends on schools, commute, and lifestyle — use these as a data-driven starting point.

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Common questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Tampa?
It depends on your priorities. By the data, the fastest-selling, most affordable, and fastest-appreciating Tampa neighborhoods are listed above. The best fit also depends on schools, commute, and budget — a local agent can match you.
What’s the median home price in Tampa?
About $432,000 across the 183 Tampa communities Momentum tracks, though it varies widely by neighborhood.
How were these Tampa neighborhoods ranked?
From Momentum’s MLS data, using objective signals (days on market, price per square foot, 1-year appreciation, and our 0-100 Momentum Score), limited to communities with recent sales.

Rankings are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Tampa, as of 2026-06-16, and change over time. A data-driven starting point, not a guarantee or an endorsement of any community. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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What's the median home price in Tampa?

About $432,000 across the 183 Tampa communities Momentum tracks.