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Plant city, FL

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Plant city.

Population: 55,191 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Plant city, FL is $386,336 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $406,448 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,138/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$386,336

Median home value

-1.1%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$386,336
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+102.9%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$401,108
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
$406,448
Median list price
$401,591
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+0.9%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
210
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
68 days
New listings (monthly)
55

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,138/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,370/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,457/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,173/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,643/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
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, KNIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SPRINGHEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TRAPNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WALDEN LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sydney Mine Sludge Ponds (5.7 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)

Average annual temperature
75.0°F
Average high
86.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
156
Days with Moderate air quality
206
Highest AQI recorded (year)
114

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,991
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,756

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
86
Nearest airport
Blackwater Creek Ultralightport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
Adventhealth Zephyrhills, AdventHealth Carrollwood, ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
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)
+4,828 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
10.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,394
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
73.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
702,712
Average weekly wage
$1,376
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,402

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

How it compares

Plant cityState medianUS median
Median home value$386,336$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$406,448$359,990$325,000
Median days on market53 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,138/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,394$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 Plant city, FL?
$386,336.
What is the median sale price in Plant city, FL?
$406,448.
How long do homes take to sell in Plant city, FL?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Plant city, FL?
Typical rent: $2,138/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Plant city, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding.
Is Plant city, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Plant city, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Plant city, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Plant city, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Plant city, FL?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Plant city, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Plant city, FL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Plant city, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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