Yes, the produce is amazing here on the Gulf Coast of Florida. But that’s not why it’s called Plant City. It is named after famed railroad man and entrepreneur Henry B. Plant. But, living here guarantees you lots of delicious fruits and vegetables year-round, most notably strawberries. In fact, the Florida Strawberry Festival has been held here every year for over 80 years.
Plant City is located 25 miles east of Tampa in the middle of the western coast of Florida, directly west of Lakeland.
Quick Facts
- Population was 38,000 in 2017.
- Over the next ten years, the job growth in Plant City is expected to be a strong 38.8%, above the national estimate of 38.0%.
- The median income is $45,892.
- The unemployment rate is 3.2%, better than the national average of 5.3%.
- The job market has seen a 1.6% increase over the last year.
Quality of Life
Plant City offers a great quality of life relative to the cost of living. Near Florida’s inland lakes and parks like Myakka State Park and a short drive from the gorgeous beaches of St. Petersburg/Clearwater, there is a lot of natural beauty. What’s more, the cost of living scored a 93 in Bestplaces.net’s scoring, with 100 being the national average. Home costs average $179,400 compared to the national average of $216,200.
Schools
Plant City has seventeen primary and secondary schools. These schools are part of the Hillsborough school district, but the Pinellas school district is rated a little bit higher. Lincoln Elementary is the flagship school, educating over 400 of Plant City’s kids.
Homes
As we mentioned above, the median home value in Plant City is a very affordable $179,400. Home values have increased by 11.2% in the past year and are expected to rise 7.0% in the coming year. Approximately 41.7% of homes are owned, and 58.3% are rented.
These numbers lead us to believe very strongly that the real estate market for Plant City homes will continue to grow. With home prices yielding higher sale prices every year and growing quickly, now is the time to begin finalizing your home search. If you are looking at homes for sale in Plant City, get in touch with Tampa Bay Realty and Investment Group today. The Plant City realtor team has specialized in finding the right property for our clients for years, whether they need a home, condo, apartment or short-term rental property. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call or contact us via e-mail or the Contact us form on our website.