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Buyer / Seller Gauge
Months of supply points to seller-favored conditions in Apollo Beach.
Under 5 months of supply usually means buyers have fewer choices and sellers keep more leverage, especially when a home is priced cleanly for its pocket.
City-level Redfin rows use rolling three-month windows; months of supply uses Redfin's published value when available and otherwise divides available supply by the monthly sales pace for the rolling window. When Redfin does not publish inventory for an area row, active listings are used as the supply proxy.
Source geography: City Apollo Beach, FL. Source period: 2026-06-01 to 2026-08-31. Inventory: 407. Active listings counts properties listed during the source window; inventory is a separate supply measure.
Market dataset refreshed (UTC): Sep 12, 2026 14:57
Redfin Data Center Source period ending Aug 2026
About Apollo Beach
About Apollo Beach, Florida
Apollo Beach is a south Hillsborough lifestyle market where waterfront access, newer subdivisions, I-75 convenience, and insurance screening all matter at the same time.
Apollo Beach demand is usually strongest when the home tells a clear story: water access, newer-community convenience, or practical south-county living. The insurance picture has to support that story.
The current Apollo Beach snapshot shows 656 active listings, 282 sales in the rolling three-month window, 4.4 mo of supply, a median sale price near $453,700, and about 69 days on market. Use that as a directional read, then compare the exact pocket and price band before making a decision.
Local Economy
What drives daily life and demand around Apollo Beach?
Daily life is shaped by Apollo Beach Boulevard, Circles, the marina and canal network, Apollo Beach Nature Preserve, Waterset-area retail, and quick links to Ruskin, Gibsonton, and I-75.
Commute and corridor access
Commute value depends on whether you can use I-75 cleanly and how often daily life points north toward Tampa. Local south-county movement can feel easy while peak Tampa trips need realistic timing.
Schools and address-level fit
School decisions should stay address-specific because Apollo Beach demand overlaps with Ruskin, Waterset-area expectations, and broader south-county household routines.
Neighborhood structure and fees
Apollo Beach includes both newer fee-structured communities and more traditional waterfront or older pockets, so HOA and CDD load should be compared against lifestyle value.
Insurance and property screening
Flood and insurance screening are central here because waterfront influence, elevation, roof age, wind coverage, and canal proximity can change the true monthly cost.
Common Questions
Is Apollo Beach a good place to live?
Apollo Beach is a south Hillsborough lifestyle market where waterfront access, newer subdivisions, I-75 convenience, and insurance screening all matter at the same time.
What matters when selling in Apollo Beach?
Seller strategy should make the lifestyle and risk picture easy to understand: water access, updates, elevation, roof, insurance, and how the home differs from nearby subdivision inventory.
What should buyers compare first in Apollo Beach?
For regular home buyers, Apollo Beach starts with the lifestyle fit, then the carrying cost. Compare water access, elevation, insurance, HOA or CDD load, commute route, and whether the home competes with Ruskin, Riverview, or deeper south-county options.
County Toolbelt
Hillsborough County Toolbelt for Apollo Beach
County-level links for taxes, zoning, code, safety, housing resources, research, and calculators.
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Census Snapshot
Apollo Beach market snapshot
Use this as the numeric baseline. It is Census-backed context for how the area looks on paper before you get into property-level screening.
Market Read
How the numbers tend to translate on the ground
Apollo Beach demand is usually strongest when the home tells a clear story: water access, newer-community convenience, or practical south-county living. The insurance picture has to support that story.
For regular home buyers, Apollo Beach starts with the lifestyle fit, then the carrying cost. Compare water access, elevation, insurance, HOA or CDD load, commute route, and whether the home competes with Ruskin, Riverview, or deeper south-county options.
Seller strategy should make the lifestyle and risk picture easy to understand: water access, updates, elevation, roof, insurance, and how the home differs from nearby subdivision inventory.
Investors need to be careful with insurance, use restrictions, and rental audience. The right property can work, but the numbers need to reflect coastal and community-fee reality.
See the complete Census tables 4 detailed groups
Census Data
People and households
- Households 11,961
- Housing units 12,819
- Under 18 24.9%
- Age 65+ 17.9%
- Average household size 2.8
Census Data
Economy and mobility
- Per capita income $61,868
- Bachelor degree or higher 43%
- Labor force participation 64.8%
- Unemployment 4.2%
- Poverty rate 4.6%
- Mean commute 35 min
- Public transportation 0.0%
- Work from home 27.1%
Census Data
Housing profile
- Detached single-family 82.9%
- Homeowner vacancy 0.3%
- Rental vacancy 3.3%
- Median gross rent $2,293
- Built 2000 or later 69.5%
Census Data
Housing costs
- Owner costs with mortgage $2,599
- Owner costs without mortgage $866
- Owner cost burden 35%+ 21.8%
- Rent burden 35%+ 38.2%
Schools
Apollo Beach schools
Campus location does not establish enrollment eligibility. Verify your exact address, grade level, school year, and any choice or magnet application with the district.
Census place boundary: Apollo Beach CDP. This list includes regular, nonvirtual public-school campuses in the 2024-25 NCES records. Check later openings and closures with the district.
District Snapshot
What to verify first
Apollo Beach generally points to Hillsborough County Public Schools, but exact address decides assignment and program eligibility.
- District Hillsborough County Public Schools
- District grade 2026 A
- District grade 2025 B
- Matched public-school campuses 6
- A-rated schools in snapshot 3
- Charter schools in snapshot 2
- Title I schools in snapshot 2
School decisions should stay address-specific because Apollo Beach demand overlaps with Ruskin, Waterset-area expectations, and broader south-county household routines.
School Highlights
School locations and grades
6 of 6 matched campuses have a verified 2026 Florida school grade. The detail list includes all verified grade matches alphabetically, not a ranking.
Review the matched school details 6 verified school details
APOLLO BEACH K-8 SCHOOL
2026 ABELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 CDOBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 ADOROTHY C YORK PK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL
2026 ASLAM ACADEMY AT APOLLO BEACH
2026 CWATERSET CHARTER SCHOOL
2026 BLiving Here
Living in Apollo Beach
This is the everyday layer: what people actually use, how the area moves, and which practical constraints start to matter once the headline city label is out of the way.
Daily Life
What residents actually use
Daily life is shaped by Apollo Beach Boulevard, Circles, the marina and canal network, Apollo Beach Nature Preserve, Waterset-area retail, and quick links to Ruskin, Gibsonton, and I-75.
Movement
How routines connect to the rest of the county
Commute value depends on whether you can use I-75 cleanly and how often daily life points north toward Tampa. Local south-county movement can feel easy while peak Tampa trips need realistic timing.
Costs and constraints
What to screen early
Flood and insurance screening are central here because waterfront influence, elevation, roof age, wind coverage, and canal proximity can change the true monthly cost. Apollo Beach includes both newer fee-structured communities and more traditional waterfront or older pockets, so HOA and CDD load should be compared against lifestyle value.
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Nearby Alternatives
If Apollo Beach is close but not quite right
- Ruskin Discover Ruskin, a south Hillsborough market where affordability, growth, and coastal or commute tradeoffs need more explanation than a simple city label provides.
- Sun City Center Discover Sun City Center, a south Hillsborough market where community rules, lifestyle fit, and fee structure matter as much as the home itself.
- Riverview Discover Riverview's real estate market, community tradeoffs, and local decision points in one of Hillsborough's fastest-growing suburban markets.
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Deeper reads, videos, and questions
How do I buy and sell at the same time?
It is a juggling act, but it is doable with the right plan. The key is timing your sale and purchase so you are not stuck paying two mortgages or left without a place to live.
Sometimes that means listing your current home first with a flexible closing date. Other times it means making the purchase contingent on selling your current home. There are also options like rent-backs, short-term rentals, or using equity to bridge the gap. I walk clients through each scenario and the numbers behind it.
How far in advance should I plan if I am relocating to Tampa Bay?
Ideally, start planning three to six months in advance. That gives you time to research neighborhoods, get pre-approved for financing, schedule home tours, and arrange moving logistics.
If you are selling a home in another state, I can coordinate with your local agent so the timing is more controlled and you are not stuck in limbo between closings.
How long does it usually take to close in Tampa Bay?
Most closings in the Tampa Bay area take 30 to 45 days from contract to keys in hand. Cash deals can close in under two weeks, while VA, FHA, and conventional loans often take closer to 45 days.
The biggest factors affecting the timeline are financing, inspections, repairs when necessary, and appraisal. I help keep the process moving by coordinating directly with lenders, inspectors, and title companies.
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