Greater Carrollwood, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 34,869 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
The area’s climate is relatively warm throughout the year, and rainfall increases sharply during the summer months.
Geography
Located near Lake Carroll, Greater Carrollwood is a few minutes north of Tampa and east of the Pinellas Peninsula and central Florida’s west coast.
Cultural Attractions
Just west of the community is Citrus Park Town Center, one of the region’s largest shopping outlets with 1 million square feet of retail area.
Recreation
The Carrollwood area contains several parks and lakes that, coupled with its proximity to the city of Tampa, give residents multiple recreational options.
Economy
Serving mainly as a residential suburb of Tampa, Greater Carrollwood has a good economic base and supports a large population of upper-middle-class families.
| Population [details] | 34,869 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 68.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 681.97 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 43.40% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 71.3 °F/52.21 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 90.01 °F/74.43 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 49.67 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 48 |
| Cost of living [details] | 96.55 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Jacksonville (162.60 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | TAMPA INTERNATIONAL (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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