The Top Reasons People Regret Moving To Tampa Florida

If you're looking for the top reasons people regret moving to Tampa, Florida, this video is for you. And no, this is not just another pros and cons video. I'll share the UGLY truth about living in Tampa that people in the real estate industry don't want to share.

We'll discuss property taxes, homeowners insurance, traffic, heat and humidity, public schools, and overcrowded beaches because living in Tampa isn't all sunshine, flip-flops, and a lifestyle. It has challenges, too.

Is Tampa a good place to live? I think so, but it's definitely not for everyone. There are things to know about living in Tampa that you should know before moving to Tampa, Florida. So, let's find out if moving to Tampa is right for you!

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 Top Reasons People Regret Moving To Tampa Florida
02:04 Traffic Troubles
04:15 High Humidity
06:30 Hurricane Season
09:34 Sinkholes
11:51 Limited Public Transportation
13:58 Overcrowded Tourist Areas
16:19 Property Taxes
19:47 Limited Public School Options
22:28 Insurance Costs
26:15 Reach Us

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[Surfside]

I've lived in the Clearwater area for 37 years now and have seen a lot of changes. But, the change we've seen here since 2010 is "mind-blowing"! Everybody is moving here and every patch of land is getting built on. Like going to the beaches, you'll have to learn to enjoy the traffic in getting there. Same with Disney World. I use to drive from my home in Clearwater to Disney World in an hour and 30 try that now! And even worse than the over-population is the cost of Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Property Taxes and Energy (Electric). That alone is going to force a lot of people living on a fixed income out of the State of Florida. Florida is NOT an affordable State to live in as it once

[EVDroid]

Love this video. As a local Tampanian I am grateful negative videos on our city. Stay away lol. My paradise is congested now

[MurakamiTenshi]

Not a transplant--I was born here. Tampa had changed for the worse because of the flood of people. This city is not built to support this many.

[bethmedina]

50 year resident of Florida here. All of your examples are spot on.

[BriPea]

As a Tampa, FL native, mentioning that you’d go to Orlando because of a hurricane made me chuckle. I feel like they get the brunt of storms being that it’s so central. They get crazy winds, extremely heavy rain, and insaneeee lightning even with a regular storm.

[Pinkfrosting]

I don’t regret moving here, but I’m going to move again and think it’s much better for vacationing than living.

[GiaSaintLaurent]

As a Floridian who has lived here for 35 years I can tell you that we absolutely avoid going to or even through Tampa because of the traffic. I know lots of people who live in Tampa and they get used to it and know even if your work place is just 7 miles from home you will have a 45 min to an hour drive. Florida does not have the infrastructure to support the growth and by time they make new adjustments it is already outdated. Also, the traffic issues also have to do with young vs older drivers, there is nothing more frustrating then being on the interstate with an older driver in the left lane not moving with the flow of traffic! If your retiring to Tampa just know if you plan to go the actual speed limit you are best to stay in the right hand lane because that is the lane designated just for you.

[cryschapman]

I've lived in Riverview for 16 years and Ilove the Tampa Bay Area. I can deal with the traffic, the humidity, lack of public transportation (the trolley in downtown is fun though), schools etc... but the thing that is killing me is car insurance and rent. We were ready to buy a house pre-covid and then everything went crazy so I dont think I'll ever own a home. My rent is 1k more now than it was in 2020. Utilities have doubled as well but wages aren't matching the inflation. I makes me sad because this is where my kids grew up.

[valricogarcia]

For those of you that don’t live here and are watching this video, I can tell you honestly that this guy completely nails it. I moved to a Tampa suburb back in 1997. Back then, Florida was extremely affordable. We were able to buy a modest house when both of us were only making $8.50 per hour. That’s the equivalent to about $16.50 today. You have zero chance of buying any kind of house with that income today. Back then the traffic was a bit annoying but very manageable and the summers were hot but also manageable. Today, the traffic is ridiculous and the summers are absolutely brutal. From May until November, this place is hell. It’s making upstate New York winters look appealing again. Lol. Also, homeowners insurance is insane. It’s not all bad though. From November to April this place is absolutely beautiful with tons of activities and gorgeous weather. But if I could be a snowbird and spend the summer up north, I would definitely do that.

[AmericanConstellation]

These are the best videos to keep people away from here! Don't do it! I had it made here, born here in 1958 and now you all jacked it Up!

[jonathanluke]

I know your realtor and focus on home buyer market but one of the big reason and why I left is rent prices. The rent is pricing people out of home ownership especially in Florida. 1800-2000 avg 2 BR is absurd for a place that also is known for some of the lowest wages in the country. Could NEVER save for down payment in this rent heavy area.

[ImThePronounPolice]

I live in Northern Connecticut near the Massachusetts border. It's paradise here! We don't have tornadoes, the winters have become mild. We only had two snowstorms this past winter. We don't have any earthquakes, our summers are beautiful spring and fall is beautiful also. I have a garden in the summer, I live on a lake where we can fish swim and have parties. I have 3 1/2 acres and an inground pool -yes a pool even on a lake is fun. My property taxes were $10, 000! But a small price to pay in Paradise.

[Hold-my-beer]

I’m not local to Tampa but I am in the Orlando metro area. I can tell you this video makes some good points but it makes light of how bad it truly is. It so bad I’ve started to get info on moving out of the state. It has become so expensive over crowded and the small town feel went away completely. Even though it’s ranked as one of the best places in regards to taxes everything went up In price so it balances out to saving nothing. Smh. I miss the old Florida but it looks like it’s never going back to what it once was. I’m down to three possible states to move to Texas, South Carolina, or Georgia.

[denniskitterman]

I’ve lived here 14 years. My insurance went from 6 k last year to 8 k and no wind insurance. Don’t kid yourself, not everyone can get full insurance and it’s expensive. I live in tarpon. My neighbor pays 12 k.

[LegallyPablo]

We’re in May, and it’s already over 90 degrees every day here in Tampa.

[Jaelynne]

Florida ranks last- 50 out of 50- in teacher pay…. So many teachers leaving K-12 education here. Over 5, 000 teacher vacancies.

[sg]

Also moved to Fl from the north...I say our summer is like their winter. In the summer, basically, stay inside with the A/C like the North stays inside all winter with the heat on. No big deal. And, I don't have to shovel snow or scrape the ice off my windows!

[jrgnc]

No State income tax, but the property tax and personal tax on vehicles and insurance makes up for it.

[katherinerohrbacker]

Do not go to Orlando during a hurricane. You will get stuck without electricity among other issues. It sounds like a good idea, it's the middle of the state, there are lots of hotel but regardless of if the hurricane is coming from the Atlantic or the Gulf, Orlando always gets hit because of that central location.