What are the schools like in Seffner, FL?

Seffner is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The district operates 178 elementary schools, 41 middle schools, and 48 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

What is the median household income in Seffner?

The median household income in Seffner, FL is $87,847 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Seffner, FL?

Seffner has an average high temperature of 74.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches.

Seffner, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Seffner, FL affordable or expensive?

Seffner's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Seffner is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $277,600 and the median rent is $1,578 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Seffner, FL?

Seffner has a violent crime rate of 131.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 437.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Seffner, FL a Good Place to Live?

Seffner is a small town of 8,597 in Florida, with a median household income of $87,847 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Seffner stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Seffner is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Seffner city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.4

Seffner's overall cost of living index is 103.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Seffner costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Seffner, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$277,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,578	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,847	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Seffner's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.1 /100k

Property Crime

437.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Seffner is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Seffner, FL	National Avg
School District	HILLSBOROUGH	—
Elementary Schools	178	—
Middle Schools	41	—
High Schools	48	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Seffner sees average highs of 74.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July, with 56.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Seffner, FL
Average High — January	74.8°F
Average High — July	93.8°F
Annual Precipitation	56.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Seffner, FL	National Avg
Population	8,597	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	23.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mango, FL 2 mi Dover, FL 3 mi Thonotosassa, FL 3 mi Brandon, FL 5 mi East Lake-Orient Park, FL 6 mi

Seffner vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seffner, FL affordable or expensive?

Seffner's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Seffner roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $277,600 and median rent is $1,578/month.

What is the crime rate in Seffner, FL?

Seffner's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 437.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Seffner?

Public schools in Seffner are operated by HILLSBOROUGH. The district has 178 elementary, 41 middle, and 48 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Seffner, FL a good place to live?

Seffner, FL has a population of 8,597, a median household income of $87,847, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Seffner?

Seffner averages 74.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Seffner?

The population of Seffner, Florida is 8,597 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Seffner?

Key numbers for living in Seffner: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $277,600, median household income $87,847, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seffner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.