The Town FilesPebble Creek, Florida
Community in Hillsborough County · population 9,624 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $435,900
- Household income
- $110,085
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 40.0
Pebble Creek is a community of 9,624 people in Hillsborough County, Florida. The median home is worth $435,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 96% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 96% of Florida towns, more upscale than 92% of Florida towns.
How Pebble Creek 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 Pebble Creek is worth $435,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $110,085, which is more affordable than 67% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,320 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pebble Creek | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $435,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,320 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $110,085 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Pebble Creek
| People | Pebble Creek | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 28.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 25.9% | — |
| Work from home | 34.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Pebble Creek
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 49.4°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pebble Creek since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 8.5 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 82 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 24, 2023.
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 Pebble Creek itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Pebble Creek
3 public schools with 2,919 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TURNER-BARTELS K-8 SCHOOL | PK-8 | 1,398 | 16.8 |
| PRIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 995 | 17.2 |
| HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 526 | 15.5 |
Towns near Pebble Creek
- Wesley Chapel, FL3.5 mi · 64,866 people · home $403,700
- Lutz, FL6.7 mi · 23,707 people · home $486,500
- Land O' Lakes, FL7.1 mi · 35,929 people · home $377,400
- University, FL8.0 mi · 50,893 people · home $164,900
- Thonotosassa, FL8.3 mi · 15,238 people · home $312,300
- Temple Terrace, FL8.4 mi · 26,690 people · home $334,800
- Zephyrhills West, FL9.7 mi · 5,533 people · home $90,800
- Zephyrhills South, FL10.1 mi · 4,985 people · home $49,800
Pebble Creek questions
Is Pebble Creek, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pebble Creek scores better for retirees than 53% of Florida towns and quieter than 20%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Pebble Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in Pebble Creek is valued at $435,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,085, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $2,320 a month.
What is the weather like in Pebble Creek?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 49.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pebble Creek get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pebble Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. 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)