Tarpon Springs, FL Area Guide

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Tarpon Springs Area Facts

  • Tarpon Springs has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Tarpon Springs crime rates are 8% lower than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in Tarpon Springs is 5% higher than the Florida average
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Finally Found My Own Slice of Heaven! User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) If living in Tarpon Springs isn't heaven, then I found the next best thing. The west coast of Florida is spectacular the closer to the Gulf of Mexico you can live, and Tarpon Springs is about as close as you'll get. Nestled just slightly north of Saint Petersburg and Tampa, I can ...Read More run and hide from the tourists here and still enjoy the white-sand beaches of Round Point and Sunset Beach.

When the stunning sunsets are done for the night, I can drive a few miles to the Tampa area and party at the nightclubs or hit the casinos. The dining in this area is spectacular, and whether you're looking for the freshest seafood or you want the best steak on the planet, the best areas in Tarpon Springs has it and more.

Fred Howard Park is a true outdoor paradise, and every night you can see a different sunset dazzle over the Gulf of Mexico. From sailing, snorkeling, the just picking up seashells, Tarpon Springs is my own slice of heaven. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Tarpon Springs? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fred Howard Park
      Cocoris Park
      Craig Park
      Rotary Park
      Pinellas Trail Recreation & Fitness Park
      Splash Park
      Anclote River Park
      Dorsett Park

      Entertainment

      Lois Bajor Fine Art- Mermaid Studio
      Safford House Museum
      Replay Amusement Museum
      Tarpon Art Guild
      Tarpon Springs Historical Train Depot Museum
      Tarpon Springs Aquarium
      The American Arts and Crafts Movement Museum
      Leepa-Rattner Mueseum of Art

      Food & Drink

      The Bridge Lounge
      Neptune Lounge
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Twistee Treat
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      Arby's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Tarpon Springs? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Tarpon Springs.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Tarpon Springs? The cost of living in Tarpon Springs is 102/100 - which is 5% higher than Florida.
      Tarpon Springs
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Tarpon Springs? Tarpon Springs crime rates are 1,667, which are 8% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      1,667 per 100k people

      27% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      27% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Tarpon Springs? The median income in Tarpon Springs is $53,713 which is 10% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $53,7133% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,39835% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Tarpon Springs a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      AdventHealth North Pinellas

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Tarpon Springs home prices? Tarpon Springs home prices are $231,900 - which is 39% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $231,90026% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9084% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Tarpon Springs have good schools? The Tarpon Springs graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      71%

      48% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      24% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Tarpon Springs a good place to live? Tarpon Springs has an overall rating of 90% from 21 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      21 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      20 total surveys

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