Art, history and nature meet in City Center Tampa, a conveniently located and attraction-filled urban neighborhood. Encompassing much of downtown Tampa, housing in the neighborhood consists of apartments and condominiums offering “high-rise living.” With its abundance of urban amenities and its distinct "right in the middle of the action" kind of vibe, City Center Tampa is an exciting option for those looking to live the city life.
City Center Tampa has a variety of high rise buildings.
City Center Tampa workers walk to their favorite restaurants for lunch.
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High-rise haven
Homes in the neighborhood are almost exclusively made up of condominiums and high-rises, with the area maintaining its urban feel even down to its residential offerings. Prices range anywhere from $750,000 for a condo to over $2 million for a high-rise--with more expansive options going for even more.
City Center Tampa has a variety of building styles with everything from low rises to high rises.
The Riverwalk provides scenic views to the local residents.
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Amalie Arena provides plenty
Tampa City Center is home to Amalie Arena, Tampa’s premier events center and home of the NHL’s Tampa Lightning, providing residents with an exceptional amount of fun to be had. Those looking for community fun can find it at the recently opened, 161,000 square foot community center on Hanna Avenue, which features green space, areas for gatherings, and public transportation.
Trolley in City Center
HART bus line runs through City Center Tampa.
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Urban, but with historic parks
A lesser-known but equally fascinating attraction in City Center Tampa is Perry Harvey Sr. Park, which includes an array of historical features. At the entrance to the park are large sculptures of a musician, dancer and jukebox, designed to highlight the importance of music to the historic Central Avenue Business District, also known as “The Scrub” and considered to be the Harlem of the South in its heyday. The park also includes the History Walk, a set of “lifetiles” incorporating historic photographs of the neighborhood; Leaders Row, highlighting important figures in the Black community; timeline pavers, which tell the chronological story of the neighborhood; and a statue of Perry Harvey Sr., a co-founder of the Longshoremen’s Union Local 1402, whose headquarters is in City Center Tampa.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is next to the Tampa Museum of Art in City Center Tampa.
The Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park has paved walking paths and interesting structures.
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Master the arts at Howard W. Blake High
Students in City Center Tampa start their learning at Just Elementary School, before moving on to Madison Middle and finishing up at Howard W. Blake High. According to Niche, these schools earned grades of C, B-minus, and B, respectively. Howard W. Blake is known for its strong artistic classes, offering over 14 different "majors" in the field for students to choose from.
Welcome to Howard W. Blake High School & Magnet Program.
Howard Blake High School is adjacent to Armature Works.
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By land, air, or sea - access to all of Florida.
The availability of transportation is a key feature of living in City Center Tampa. Residents have easy access to the rest of Tampa and the surrounding region via car, bus, train and even boat. Interstate 275 forms the neighborhood’s northern border, and the Selmon Expressway is on its south side. Numerous bus stops are available throughout the neighborhood, and Amtrak runs out of Tampa Union Station, a Renaissance-style building that is more than 100 years old. Scenic trips across the Hillsborough River are available five days a week on the Cross Bay Ferry.
The Selmon Expressway gives fast track access to near and far destinations in City Center Tampa.
City Center Tampa sits on the Hillsborough River just south of I-275.
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Parks in this Area
Herman Massey Park
Dog Park
Lykes Gaslight Square Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Tampa Riverwalk
Trails
River
Perry Harvey Sr. Park
Basketball
Skateboard
Tennis
MacDill Park on the Riverwalk
Trails
River
Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park
Lake
Trails
USF Riverfront Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Joe Chillura Courthouse Square
Trails
Events
Transit
Airport
Tampa International
14 min drive
Bus
Cass St & Gasparilla Plaza
Bus
Tampa St & Kennedy Blvd
Bus
Marion St & Cass St
Bus
Nebraska Ave & Twiggs St Metrorapid
Bus
Whiting St & Tampa St
Bus
Marion Transit Center
Bus
Tampa St & Cass St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
City Center Tampa
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
10
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
4
Larceny
10
4
Crime Score
10
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
City Center Tampa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in City Center Tampa, Tampa sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in City Center Tampa, Tampa over the last 12 months is $417,500, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,301
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$98,729
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,772
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
62%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
