Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
10%
Gibsonton
Gibsonton, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$879
Population
20,123
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Relish this Tampa suburb’s unique history
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Coastal
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Eclectic
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Historic
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Affordable
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Convenient
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Close-Knit
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Located about ten miles south of Tampa, Gibsonton was once known as “Showtown, USA” for its status as the winter home of many circus performers and sideshow operators. Gibsonton became a haven for circus workers because of its close proximity to the Ringling Bros. headquarters in Tampa and its unique zoning laws which allow residents to keep circus paraphernalia, like carnival rides and show animals, on their front lawns.
Gibsonton, often referred to as Gibtown, honors its colorful history with the International Independent Showmen’s Museum, a carnival memorabilia museum. Gibsonton also hosts the largest trade show in the carnival industry, the annual Super Trade Show and Extravaganza.
Gibsonton residents enjoy convenience to the Greater Tampa Bay Area, including the many amenities of Tampa, Clearwater, and Saint Petersburg. Getting around from Gibsonton is easy with access to I-75 and Tampa International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,213
Average: $86,555
Education
3,177
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,515
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gibsonton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Gibsonton, FL is $879 for one bedroom, $800 for two bedrooms, and $2,117 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gibsonton has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$879/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$2,444/month
1,804 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,535/month
1,147 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,159/month
1,554 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gibsonton, FL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
510 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,276 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
611 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,276 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,995 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,276 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McKay Bay Nature Park
- Ybor City Museum State Park
- The Florida Aquarium
Airports
- Tampa International
- St Pete-Clearwater International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.