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Northdale, FL Area Guide

The best of Florida, hidden beneath the Cypress trees.

Old Florida Cypress Trees Golfing Family-Friendly Near Downtown

Named after the stretch of North Dale Mabry Highway that runs along its eastern edge, Northdale is a quiet, established community tucked into the northwest corner of Hillsborough County, just north of Carrollwood and a short drive from downtown Tampa. The area has a relaxed, suburban feel with mature tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks, and easy access to the Veterans Expressway for commuters heading into the city. Northdale Golf & Tennis Club anchors the community, and everyday shopping along Dale Mabry Highway keeps errands close to home.

Renters here will find a solid mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and well-maintained apartment communities that offer spacious floor plans at accessible price points. The neighborhood's proximity to Interstate 275 and the Veterans Expressway makes getting around Hillsborough County straightforward. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and the University of South Florida are just a short drive east, while Citrus Park Town Center and a range of dining options sit nearby to the southwest. Northdale's name itself carries a local legacy — derived directly from the highway that helped shape the area's development decades ago.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$87,061

Average: $106,230

Education

8,729

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

13,219

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Northdale has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Rogers Park
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens
  • Lowry Park Zoo
  • Busch Gardens Tampa
  • Brooker Creek Preserve

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.