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Buyer / Seller Gauge
Months of supply points to seller-favored conditions in Lithia.
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.
ZIP-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: Zip 33547. Source period: 2026-06-01 to 2026-08-31. Inventory: 156. 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 Lithia
About Lithia, Florida
Lithia is a southeast Hillsborough mailing-area market where rural roads, larger lots, FishHawk influence, schools, and conservation edges shape the search. The current Redfin-backed snapshot shows a median sale price near $558,758 with 287 active listings, so pricing needs to be compared against real supply rather than broad county averages.
Lithia pricing is property-specific because acreage, school pull, FishHawk proximity, condition, fees, and commute friction can move value in different directions.
The current Lithia snapshot shows 287 active listings, 174 sales in the rolling three-month window, 2.7 mo of supply, a median sale price near $558,758, and about 40 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 Lithia?
Daily life is shaped by Lithia Pinecrest, FishHawk Boulevard, Boyette Road, Alafia River State Park, neighborhood schools, acreage pockets, and Brandon or Valrico errands.
Commute and corridor access
Commute value depends on how quickly the home reaches Lithia Pinecrest, Boyette, SR-60, I-75, or the Selmon; Tampa and Westshore trips need real peak-hour testing.
Schools and address-level fit
School fit is a major reason buyers look here, but assignment should be checked by exact address because Lithia, Fish Hawk, Valrico, and Plant City patterns can differ quickly.
Neighborhood structure and fees
Lithia can range from low-fee rural property to master-planned HOA or CDD structure, so total payment and rule tolerance need pocket-level review.
Insurance and property screening
Review roof age, insurance, drainage, flood maps, well or septic details, tree cover, road access, and whether rural or conservation-adjacent maintenance fits the buyer plan.
Common Questions
Is Lithia a good place to live?
Lithia is a southeast Hillsborough mailing-area market where rural roads, larger lots, FishHawk influence, schools, and conservation edges shape the search. The current Redfin-backed snapshot shows a median sale price near $558,758 with 287 active listings, so pricing needs to be compared against real supply rather than broad county averages.
What matters when selling in Lithia?
Seller strategy in Lithia 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 Lithia?
Regular buyers should compare exact school assignment, commute route, lot size, utilities, HOA or CDD load, insurance, and whether Fish Hawk or Valrico is the cleaner fit.
County Toolbelt
Hillsborough County Toolbelt for Lithia
County-level links for taxes, zoning, code, safety, housing resources, research, and calculators.
Taxes and property
Zoning and codes
Safety and housing
Research and calculators
Census Snapshot
Lithia 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
Lithia pricing is property-specific because acreage, school pull, FishHawk proximity, condition, fees, and commute friction can move value in different directions.
Regular buyers should compare exact school assignment, commute route, lot size, utilities, HOA or CDD load, insurance, and whether Fish Hawk or Valrico is the cleaner fit.
Seller strategy in Lithia 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 Lithia 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 9,689
- Housing units 10,215
- Under 18 31.3%
- Age 65+ 11.0%
- Average household size 3.2
Census Data
Economy and mobility
- Per capita income $50,862
- Bachelor degree or higher 48%
- Labor force participation 64.3%
- Unemployment 3.8%
- Poverty rate 8.4%
- Mean commute 38 min
- Public transportation 0.6%
- Work from home 22.8%
Census Data
Housing profile
- Detached single-family 77.5%
- Homeowner vacancy 0.6%
- Rental vacancy 5.3%
- Median gross rent $2,218
- Built 2000 or later 75.8%
Census Data
Housing costs
- Owner costs with mortgage $2,822
- Owner costs without mortgage $801
- Owner cost burden 35%+ 28.9%
- Rent burden 35%+ 35.5%
Schools
Lithia 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.
Lithia mailing addresses in Hillsborough County; no separate Census place boundary. 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
Lithia 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 7
- A-rated schools in snapshot 6
- Charter schools in snapshot 0
- Title I schools in snapshot 1
School fit is a major reason buyers look here, but assignment should be checked by exact address because Lithia, Fish Hawk, Valrico, and Plant City patterns can differ quickly.
School Highlights
School locations and grades
7 of 7 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 7 verified school details
BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
2026 ABEVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 AFISHHAWK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 ANEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL
2026 APINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 CRANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
2026 ASTOWERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 ALiving Here
Living in Lithia
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 Lithia Pinecrest, FishHawk Boulevard, Boyette Road, Alafia River State Park, neighborhood schools, acreage pockets, and Brandon or Valrico errands.
Movement
How routines connect to the rest of the county
Commute value depends on how quickly the home reaches Lithia Pinecrest, Boyette, SR-60, I-75, or the Selmon; Tampa and Westshore trips need real peak-hour testing.
Costs and constraints
What to screen early
Review roof age, insurance, drainage, flood maps, well or septic details, tree cover, road access, and whether rural or conservation-adjacent maintenance fits the buyer plan. Lithia can range from low-fee rural property to master-planned HOA or CDD structure, so total payment and rule tolerance need pocket-level review.
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Compare nearby options and related context
Move from the local overview into nearby alternatives, deeper reads, videos, and common questions without losing the context you started with.
Nearby Alternatives
If Lithia is close but not quite right
- Fish Hawk Use this Hillsborough County guide to orient around Fish Hawk, compare commute patterns, insurance or flood exposure, fees, housing fit, and nearby Tampa Bay alternatives.
- Valrico Use this Hillsborough County guide to orient around Valrico, compare commute patterns, insurance or flood exposure, fees, housing fit, and nearby Tampa Bay alternatives.
- Plant City Discover Plant City, an outer Hillsborough market where land, small-town feel, and commute tradeoffs create a different decision than core Tampa suburbs.
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.
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