Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Koffee Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Food Services (FS)
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Lois Bajor Fine Art- Mermaid Studio
Art Gallery
Safford House Museum
Museum
Replay Amusement Museum
Museum
Tarpon Art Guild
Art Gallery
Tarpon Springs Historical Train Depot Museum
Museum
Tarpon Springs Aquarium
Aquarium
The American Arts and Crafts Movement Museum
Museum
Leepa-Rattner Mueseum of Art
Museum
Muvico 10
Cinema
Food and Drink (12) F
The Bridge Lounge
Bar
Neptune Lounge
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Twistee Treat
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Universal Fine Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
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Alcohol
Fitness (3) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Tarpon Springs Recreation Center
Community Centre
Tarpon Springs Public Safety Facility
Community Centre
Clubfit Personal Training
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Greek Boys Choice Foods Market
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (19) C-
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Playground
Fred Howard Park
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Cocoris Park
Park
Craig Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Pinellas Trail Recreation & Fitness Park
Park
Splash Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Anclote River Park
Park
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Playground
Dorsett Park
Park
North Anclote River Nature Park
Park
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Playground
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Park
Discovery Playground
Park
A.L. Anderson Park
Park
Wall Springs Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Highland Nature Park
Park
Anclote Gulf Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex
Park
Shops (8) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Saint Nicholas Cathedral Book Store
Books
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Bealls Outlet
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Optical Center Outlet
Fashion
Bookstore (BK)
Books
Speedway
Convenience Store
Optical Center Outlet
Optician
Speedway
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Tarpon Springs.
Public Transit Stops (64)
Stops & Stations F
Arfaras Boulevard & Dodecanese Boulevard
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Pinellas Avenue North & Pine Street East
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Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Tarpon Springs is 102/100 - which is 5% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

Tarpon Springs crime rates are 1,818 per 100k, which is equal to Florida
Property Crime
1,560 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
258 crimes per 100k B
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employment C-

The median income in Tarpon Springs is $53,713 - which is 10% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$53,713 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Tarpon Springs Fire Station 70
Fire Station
Tarpon Springs Fire Station 71
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Dentist
AdventHealth North Pinellas
Hospital
Tarpon Springs Police Department
Police
Tarpon Springs Fire Station 69
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saint Luke's Cataract & Laser Center
Clinic
Pasco County Fire / Rescue Station 12
Fire Station
Palm Harbor Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Tarpon Springs home prices are $231,900 - which is 39% higher than Florida
Home Price
$231,900 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools A-

The Tarpon Springs graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
71% B
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (8) D-
Tarpon Springs Middle School
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Gulfside Elementary School
Tarpon Springs Elementary School
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
Anclote High Adult Education
Paul R. Smith Middle School
World Of Knowledge: A Montessori School
Gulf Trace Elementary School
High Schools (4) D-
Tarpon Springs High School
Anclote High School
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas
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ratings A+

Tarpon Springs has an overall rating of 90% from 21 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (20)
From AreaVibes A+
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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 equal to 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! 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

      Unknown Name
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      Fred Howard Park
      Cocoris Park
      Craig Park
      Rotary Park
      Pinellas Trail Recreation & Fitness 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 1,818, which are equal to Florida
      Total Crime
      1,818 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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