Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Thonotosassa
Thonotosassa, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,586
Population
17,141
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A natural reprieve on the cusp of Tampa
Rural
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Scenic
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Secluded
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Convenient
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Situated about 14 miles northeast of Downtown Tampa, Thonotosassa offers a tranquil reprieve from the bustle of city life. Thonotosassa’s peaceful atmosphere is defined by its natural beauty, boasting vast stretches of farmland and open space, in addition to its quiet, tree-lined roads.
Thonotosassa is mostly residential, offering an array of apartments and houses available for rent at affordable prices. The community is a nature lover’s paradise, sitting within close proximity to sprawling outdoor destinations such as John B. Sargeant Senior Park, Hillsborough River State Park, and Lettuce Lake Park.
Thonotosassa residents enjoy fresh produce from the community’s many local farms, as well as convenience to area attractions like Dinosaur World, Florida State Fairgrounds, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Getting around from Thonotosassa, whether for work or leisure, is simple with access to U.S. Highway 301 along with Interstates 4 and 75.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,592
Average: $87,729
Education
3,193
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,359
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Thonotosassa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Thonotosassa, FL is $1,553 for one bedroom, $1,886 for two bedrooms, and $2,515 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thonotosassa has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,553/month
794 Sq Ft
House
$2,621/month
1,857 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Thonotosassa, FL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Thonotosassa Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
410 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
481 Students
Terrace Community Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
659 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
10 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
10 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John B. Sargeant Park
- Trout Creek Park
- Eureka Springs Park
- Hillsborough River State Park
- Morris Bridge 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.