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Lake tarpon, FL

Lake tarpon, FL.

Population: 27,029 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake tarpon, FL is $325,021 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $392,100 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,884/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$325,021

Median home value

-3.1%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$325,021
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
-9.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.3%
10-year appreciation
+80.2%
All-time peak (2024-04)
$367,635
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$392,100
Median list price
$462,450
Median price per sqft
$257
1-year sale-price change
+0.6%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
265
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
83
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
73 days
New listings (monthly)
70

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,884/mo
1-year rent change
-1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,360/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
JOSEPH L. CARWISE MIDDLE SCHOOL, CURLEW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAKE ST. GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tarpon Springs) (6.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
56.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
145
Highest AQI recorded (year)
113

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
79,075
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
75,624

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (39 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Clearwater Air Park (CLW) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
MEASE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH NORTH PINELLAS, MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+4,643 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
5.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,340
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
410,654
Average weekly wage
$1,237
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,120

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Lake tarponState medianUS median
Median home value$325,021$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$392,100$359,990$325,000
Median days on market38 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,884/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,340$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lake tarpon, FL?
$325,021.
What is the median sale price in Lake tarpon, FL?
$392,100.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake tarpon, FL?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Lake tarpon, FL?
Typical rent: $1,884/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake tarpon, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane, lightning, tornado.
Is Lake tarpon, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake tarpon, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake tarpon, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake tarpon, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake tarpon, FL?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake tarpon, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake tarpon, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake tarpon, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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