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Plant City, Florida

city · Hillsborough County

At a glance

40,887
Population
$291,800
Median home value (all homes)
4% below U.S. median
$342,537
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,409/mo
Median rent
5% above U.S. median
$67,439
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
28.2 min
Average commute
92.1%
Homes with broadband
73.68%
Locations with fiber available
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost2% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates82.9%
College graduates24.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Plant City Economic Development
Plant City Economic Development Corporation works to strengthen the local economy by recruiting high-wage jobs and supporting the expansion of existing industries in Plant City, Florida, through private-public partnership and investor engagement.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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