The Town FilesFish Hawk, Florida
Community in Hillsborough County · population 24,625 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $561,000
- Household income
- $135,271
- Jan low / Jul high
- 50° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 36.2
Fish Hawk is a community of 24,625 people in Hillsborough County, Florida. The median home is worth $561,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 99% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 95% of Florida towns, more upscale than 94% of Florida towns.
How Fish Hawk ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fish Hawk is worth $561,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $135,271, which is more affordable than 65% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,280 a month. 80.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fish Hawk | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $561,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,280 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $135,271 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 80.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2009 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Fish Hawk
| People | Fish Hawk | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 34.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 12.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.5% | — |
| Work from home | 26.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 38.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Fish Hawk
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 50.0°F. About 56.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fish Hawk since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on December 7, 1996 about 5.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 9, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 10, 1999.
Severe weather in Hillsborough County since 1996
Hillsborough County has been included in 47 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County had 789,442 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,256 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Fish Hawk itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Fish Hawk
5 public schools with 7,163 students, about 20.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 3,340 | 25.5 |
| RANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,361 | 20.9 |
| FISHHAWK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,017 | 15.9 |
| BEVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 866 | 16.0 |
| PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 579 | 17.0 |
Towns near Fish Hawk
- Bloomingdale, FL3.4 mi · 22,947 people · home $414,700
- Valrico, FL4.9 mi · 37,895 people · home $393,700
- Riverview, FL5.7 mi · 107,396 people · home $384,200
- Brandon, FL7.9 mi · 114,626 people · home $339,000
- Balm, FL8.1 mi · 6,541 people · home $345,300
- Progress Village, FL9.5 mi · 11,188 people · home $286,900
- Dover, FL9.6 mi · 3,266 people · home $248,600
- Gibsonton, FL10.1 mi · 18,566 people · home $304,500
Fish Hawk questions
Is Fish Hawk, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fish Hawk scores better for retirees than 44% of Florida towns and quieter than 20%. 9.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Fish Hawk?
The median owner-occupied home in Fish Hawk is valued at $561,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $135,271, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $2,280 a month.
What is the weather like in Fish Hawk?
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 50.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Fish Hawk get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fish Hawk since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on December 7, 1996. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)