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Carrollwood, FL

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Pristine suburban destination outside of Tampa

Suburban Family-Friendly Restaurants Lakes

The family-oriented suburb of Carrollwood, Florida encompasses what a tight-knit community should be. Filled with various lakes and populated residential neighborhoods, this city is a wonderful place to call home.

Situated ten miles northwest of Tampa and ten miles northeast of the Tampa International Airport, Carrollwood boasts pristine proximity to conveniences and attractions. Enjoy waterfront views of Tampa Bay, the Florida Aquarium, and the scenic Tampa Riverwalk while you’re in town.

Whether commuting to Tampa for work or play, Carrollwood is a great suburban destination to put down roots if you prefer tree-lined residential streets and safe neighborhoods to come home to after a long day in a bustling metropolis.

Though proximity to Tampa is a wonderful perk of living in Carrollwood, you won’t have to leave town to access amenities and attractions. Enjoy a variety of bars, restaurants, stores, banks, and local shops. From affordable to luxury, apartments in this city run far and wide. Take your pick and enjoy exploring this popular Tampa suburbia!

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lowry Park Zoo
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens
  • Lake Rogers Park
  • Busch Gardens Tampa
  • MOSI

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 2025.