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Buyer / Seller Gauge
Months of supply points to balanced conditions in East Lake-Orient Park.
A 5-6 month supply is the usual balance zone, where price, condition, and exact location matter more than the broad area name.
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 East Lake-Orient Park, FL. Source period: 2026-06-01 to 2026-08-31. Inventory: 125. 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 East Lake-Orient Park
About East Lake-Orient Park, Florida
East Lake-Orient Park is an east Tampa-adjacent community where I-4, I-75, fairgrounds, casino, older housing, and industrial corridors shape value. The current Redfin-backed snapshot shows a median sale price near $309,795 with 200 active listings, so pricing needs to be compared against real supply rather than broad county averages.
Demand is practical and payment-driven; strong listings make condition, access, and value clear while acknowledging corridor tradeoffs.
The current East Lake-Orient Park snapshot shows 200 active listings, 65 sales in the rolling three-month window, 5.9 mo of supply, a median sale price near $309,795, and about 65 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 East Lake-Orient Park?
Daily life is shaped by I-4, I-75, US-301, the Florida State Fairgrounds, Seminole Hard Rock area, and service retail.
Commute and corridor access
The main advantage is access, but I-4, I-75, Selmon, and US-301 timing changes a lot by shift and destination.
Schools and address-level fit
School fit should be checked by address because the community sits near Tampa, Brandon, and east-county assignment boundaries.
Neighborhood structure and fees
Many pockets are less fee-heavy than newer suburbs, but deed restrictions, rental rules, and condo or association obligations still matter.
Insurance and property screening
Review older systems, roof age, insurance, drainage, flood pockets, traffic exposure, and proximity to commercial or industrial uses.
Common Questions
Is East Lake-Orient Park a good place to live?
East Lake-Orient Park is an east Tampa-adjacent community where I-4, I-75, fairgrounds, casino, older housing, and industrial corridors shape value. The current Redfin-backed snapshot shows a median sale price near $309,795 with 200 active listings, so pricing needs to be compared against real supply rather than broad county averages.
What matters when selling in East Lake-Orient Park?
Seller strategy in East Lake-Orient Park works best when the listing gives buyers a clear reason to choose the property: condition, location, updates, lower friction, or a better all-in payment than nearby alternatives.
What should buyers compare first in East Lake-Orient Park?
Regular buyers should compare commute access, block feel, condition, school assignment, insurance, and whether Brandon or Tampa justifies more cost.
County Toolbelt
Hillsborough County Toolbelt for East Lake-Orient Park
County-level links for taxes, zoning, code, safety, housing resources, research, and calculators.
Taxes and property
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Census Snapshot
East Lake-Orient Park 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
Demand is practical and payment-driven; strong listings make condition, access, and value clear while acknowledging corridor tradeoffs.
Regular buyers should compare commute access, block feel, condition, school assignment, insurance, and whether Brandon or Tampa justifies more cost.
Seller strategy in East Lake-Orient Park works best when the listing gives buyers a clear reason to choose the property: condition, location, updates, lower friction, or a better all-in payment than nearby alternatives.
Investors in East Lake-Orient Park should underwrite rent, insurance, maintenance, HOA rules, and resale depth before assuming the area label is enough to carry the numbers.
See the complete Census tables 4 detailed groups
Census Data
People and households
- Households 10,978
- Housing units 11,647
- Under 18 26.6%
- Age 65+ 10.9%
- Average household size 2.7
Census Data
Economy and mobility
- Per capita income $27,226
- Bachelor degree or higher 25%
- Labor force participation 67.6%
- Unemployment 6.0%
- Poverty rate 17.8%
- Mean commute 27 min
- Public transportation 1.8%
- Work from home 21.9%
Census Data
Housing profile
- Detached single-family 45.0%
- Homeowner vacancy 1.3%
- Rental vacancy 5.0%
- Median gross rent $1,555
- Built 2000 or later 20.9%
Census Data
Housing costs
- Owner costs with mortgage $1,374
- Owner costs without mortgage $438
- Owner cost burden 35%+ 29.5%
- Rent burden 35%+ 46.0%
Schools
East Lake-Orient Park 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: East Lake-Orient Park 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
East Lake-Orient Park 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 5
- A-rated schools in snapshot 1
- Charter schools in snapshot 1
- Title I schools in snapshot 4
School fit should be checked by address because the community sits near Tampa, Brandon, and east-county assignment boundaries.
School Highlights
School locations and grades
4 of 5 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 4 verified school details
KENLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 AKING HIGH SCHOOL
2026 CROBLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 CTHE COLLABORATORY PREPARATORY ACADEMY
2026 CLiving Here
Living in East Lake-Orient Park
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 I-4, I-75, US-301, the Florida State Fairgrounds, Seminole Hard Rock area, and service retail.
Movement
How routines connect to the rest of the county
The main advantage is access, but I-4, I-75, Selmon, and US-301 timing changes a lot by shift and destination.
Costs and constraints
What to screen early
Review older systems, roof age, insurance, drainage, flood pockets, traffic exposure, and proximity to commercial or industrial uses. Many pockets are less fee-heavy than newer suburbs, but deed restrictions, rental rules, and condo or association obligations still matter.
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Nearby Alternatives
If East Lake-Orient Park is close but not quite right
- Tampa Use this Hillsborough County guide to orient around Tampa, compare commute patterns, insurance or flood exposure, fees, housing fit, and nearby Tampa Bay alternatives.
- Brandon Use this Hillsborough County guide to orient around Brandon, compare commute patterns, insurance or flood exposure, fees, housing fit, and nearby Tampa Bay alternatives.
- Mango Use this Hillsborough County guide to orient around Mango, compare commute patterns, insurance or flood exposure, fees, housing fit, and nearby Tampa Bay alternatives.
Related Content
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.
Next Step
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