The Town FilesValrico, Florida
Community in Hillsborough County · population 37,895 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $393,700
- Household income
- $104,839
- Jan low / Jul high
- 50° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 44
- Median age
- 44.5
Valrico is a community of 37,895 people in Hillsborough County, Florida. The median home is worth $393,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of Florida towns, better for families than 93% of Florida towns, more upscale than 78% of Florida towns.
How Valrico 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 Valrico is worth $393,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $104,839, which is more affordable than 73% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,937 a month. 79.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Valrico | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $393,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,937 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $104,839 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 79.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Valrico
| People | Valrico | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.0% | — |
| Work from home | 23.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Valrico
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
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Valrico since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 9.4 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 110 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 8, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 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 Valrico itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Valrico
8 public schools with 7,824 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLOOMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,311 | 24.1 |
| MULRENNAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,166 | 20.1 |
| NAVIGATOR ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP VALRICO (charter) | K-8 | 925 | 16.2 |
| CIMINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 809 | 14.7 |
| VALRICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 742 | 14.5 |
| BUCKHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 686 | 15.2 |
| ALAFIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 607 | 14.8 |
| LITHIA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 578 | 15.2 |
Towns near Valrico
- Bloomingdale, FL3.5 mi · 22,947 people · home $414,700
- Brandon, FL4.3 mi · 114,626 people · home $339,000
- Dover, FL4.7 mi · 3,266 people · home $248,600
- Fish Hawk, FL4.9 mi · 24,625 people · home $561,000
- Seffner, FL6.3 mi · 8,362 people · home $344,100
- Mango, FL6.9 mi · 12,699 people · home $256,600
- Riverview, FL7.9 mi · 107,396 people · home $384,200
- Progress Village, FL8.4 mi · 11,188 people · home $286,900
Valrico questions
Is Valrico, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Valrico scores better for retirees than 60% of Florida towns and quieter than 33%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in Valrico?
The median owner-occupied home in Valrico is valued at $393,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,839, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,937 a month.
What is the weather like in Valrico?
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 Valrico get tornadoes?
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Valrico 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)