Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
12%
Lithia
Lithia, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,628
Population
27,531
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Lithia’s natural springs aren't all that make this community hot!
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The community of Lithia resides in Hillsborough County, a suburb southeast of Tampa. Lithia is the site of 3,000-acre Alafia River Corridor and 5,500-acre Chito Branch Reserve.
Lithia is famous for its phosphate mines, and has a rich history in agriculture and saw mills too. Agriculture is still very big here – there’s an ample supply of fruit and tropical fish farms.
Are you into the outdoor lifestyle? Alafia River State Park is the go-to spot for observing wildlife, biking, and paddle boating. Lithia Springs Regional Park is the home to natural springs that stay a consistent 72 degrees year-round.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$115,924
Average: $143,549
Education
8,911
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,946
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lithia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lithia, FL is $1,598 for a studio, $1,765 for one bedroom, $2,075 for two bedrooms, and $2,524 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lithia has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,765/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$2,762/month
2,124 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
857 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
895 Students
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
1,060 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
548 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,409 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,434 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,203 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Alafia River State Park
- Aldermans Ford Park
Commuter Rail
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.