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Months of supply points to balanced conditions in University.
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 University, FL. Source period: 2026-06-01 to 2026-08-31. Inventory: 62. 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 University
About University, Florida
University is a northeast Tampa and USF-area community where campus access, medical jobs, apartments, older neighborhoods, and I-275 or I-75 routes shape demand. The current Redfin-backed snapshot shows a median sale price near $214,858 with 95 active listings, so pricing needs to be compared against real supply rather than broad county averages.
Demand is access and payment driven; clean condition and clear commute value matter because buyers can compare nearby Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Carrollwood options.
The current University snapshot shows 95 active listings, 38 sales in the rolling three-month window, 5.0 mo of supply, a median sale price near $214,858, and about 53 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 University?
Daily life is shaped by USF, Moffitt, the VA hospital, Fowler and Fletcher, Bruce B. Downs, Busch Gardens, I-275, I-75, and nearby Tampa service corridors.
Commute and corridor access
University is strongest for USF, medical, and northeast Tampa routines; downtown, Westshore, and airport trips need real timing through I-275, I-75, or surface roads.
Schools and address-level fit
School fit should be checked by exact address because public, magnet, charter, and private options can all affect this part of northeast Tampa.
Neighborhood structure and fees
Condos, townhomes, rentals, and older deed-restricted pockets can carry very different rules, reserves, rental limits, and monthly obligations.
Insurance and property screening
Review roof age, older systems, condo association health, drainage, insurance, permits, traffic exposure, and immediate block context before comparing only price.
Common Questions
Is University a good place to live?
University is a northeast Tampa and USF-area community where campus access, medical jobs, apartments, older neighborhoods, and I-275 or I-75 routes shape demand. The current Redfin-backed snapshot shows a median sale price near $214,858 with 95 active listings, so pricing needs to be compared against real supply rather than broad county averages.
What matters when selling in University?
Seller strategy in University 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 University?
Regular buyers should compare commute route, block feel, property age, association health, school fit, insurance, and whether Temple Terrace or Tampa gives a better match.
County Toolbelt
Hillsborough County Toolbelt for University
County-level links for taxes, zoning, code, safety, housing resources, research, and calculators.
Taxes and property
Zoning and codes
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Census Snapshot
University 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 access and payment driven; clean condition and clear commute value matter because buyers can compare nearby Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Carrollwood options.
Regular buyers should compare commute route, block feel, property age, association health, school fit, insurance, and whether Temple Terrace or Tampa gives a better match.
Seller strategy in University 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 University 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 20,256
- Housing units 23,366
- Under 18 18.0%
- Age 65+ 9.4%
- Average household size 2.3
Census Data
Economy and mobility
- Per capita income $21,042
- Bachelor degree or higher 21%
- Labor force participation 63.9%
- Unemployment 5.1%
- Poverty rate 37.0%
- Mean commute 28 min
- Public transportation 3.2%
- Work from home 12.9%
Census Data
Housing profile
- Detached single-family 9.6%
- Homeowner vacancy 3.4%
- Rental vacancy 9.0%
- Median gross rent $1,295
- Built 2000 or later 25.9%
Census Data
Housing costs
- Owner costs with mortgage $1,400
- Owner costs without mortgage $532
- Owner cost burden 35%+ 31.9%
- Rent burden 35%+ 60.3%
Schools
University 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: University 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
University 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 4
- A-rated schools in snapshot 0
- Charter schools in snapshot 2
- Title I schools in snapshot 4
School fit should be checked by exact address because public, magnet, charter, and private options can all affect this part of northeast Tampa.
School Highlights
School locations and grades
4 of 4 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
EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
2026 CEXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
2026 CMORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 BMULLER ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
2026 BLiving Here
Living in University
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 USF, Moffitt, the VA hospital, Fowler and Fletcher, Bruce B. Downs, Busch Gardens, I-275, I-75, and nearby Tampa service corridors.
Movement
How routines connect to the rest of the county
University is strongest for USF, medical, and northeast Tampa routines; downtown, Westshore, and airport trips need real timing through I-275, I-75, or surface roads.
Costs and constraints
What to screen early
Review roof age, older systems, condo association health, drainage, insurance, permits, traffic exposure, and immediate block context before comparing only price. Condos, townhomes, rentals, and older deed-restricted pockets can carry very different rules, reserves, rental limits, and monthly obligations.
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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 University is close but not quite right
- Temple Terrace Use this Hillsborough County guide to orient around Temple Terrace, compare commute patterns, insurance or flood exposure, fees, housing fit, and nearby Tampa Bay alternatives.
- 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.
- Carrollwood Use this Hillsborough County guide to orient around Carrollwood, 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
Talk through University with a local plan
Bring the exact pocket, price band, sale plan, or investment angle into the conversation so the next move is based on the details that matter.