The Town FilesThonotosassa, Florida
Community in Hillsborough County · population 15,238 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $312,300
- Household income
- $71,272
- Jan low / Jul high
- 50° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 40.7
Thonotosassa is a community of 15,238 people in Hillsborough County, Florida. The median home is worth $312,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 78% of Florida towns.
How Thonotosassa 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 Thonotosassa is worth $312,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $71,272, which is more affordable than 55% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,134 a month. 66.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Thonotosassa | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $312,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,134 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $71,272 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 66.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Thonotosassa
| People | Thonotosassa | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.7% | — |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Thonotosassa
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
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thonotosassa 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 0.2 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 93 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 8, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 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 Thonotosassa itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Thonotosassa
2 public schools with 878 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 470 | 13.8 |
| THONOTOSASSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 408 | 15.7 |
Towns near Thonotosassa
- Seffner, FL3.4 mi · 8,362 people · home $344,100
- Mango, FL3.8 mi · 12,699 people · home $256,600
- Temple Terrace, FL4.8 mi · 26,690 people · home $334,800
- East Lake-Orient Park, FL5.1 mi · 28,050 people · home $233,200
- Dover, FL5.7 mi · 3,266 people · home $248,600
- Brandon, FL7.6 mi · 114,626 people · home $339,000
- Pebble Creek, FL8.3 mi · 9,624 people · home $435,900
- University, FL8.6 mi · 50,893 people · home $164,900
Thonotosassa questions
Is Thonotosassa, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Thonotosassa scores better for retirees than 61% of Florida towns and quieter than 58%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Thonotosassa?
The median owner-occupied home in Thonotosassa is valued at $312,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,272, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,134 a month.
What is the weather like in Thonotosassa?
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 Thonotosassa get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thonotosassa 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)