What are the schools like in Valrico, FL?

Valrico 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 Valrico?

The median household income in Valrico, FL is $91,704 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Valrico, FL?

Valrico has an average high temperature of 74.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Valrico, FL affordable or expensive?

Valrico's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Valrico is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $326,600 and the median rent is $1,704 per month.

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

Valrico 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 Valrico, FL a Good Place to Live?

Valrico is a small city of 38,594 in Florida, with a median household income of $91,704 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Valrico stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Valrico is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Valrico 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

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

Metric	Valrico, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$326,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,704	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,704	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Valrico'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

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

Metric	Valrico, 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	37.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Valrico sees average highs of 74.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July, with 62.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Valrico, FL
Average High — January	74.8°F
Average High — July	93.8°F
Annual Precipitation	62.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Valrico, FL	National Avg
Population	38,594	—
Median Age	45.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bloomingdale, FL 3 mi Brandon, FL 4 mi Dover, FL 5 mi Fish Hawk, FL 5 mi Seffner, FL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Valrico

Valrico, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

33594 33596

Valrico vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valrico, FL affordable or expensive?

Valrico's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Valrico roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $326,600 and median rent is $1,704/month.

What is the crime rate in Valrico, FL?

Valrico'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 Valrico?

Public schools in Valrico are operated by HILLSBOROUGH. The district has 178 elementary, 41 middle, and 48 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Valrico, FL a good place to live?

Valrico, FL has a population of 38,594, a median household income of $91,704, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Valrico?

Valrico averages 74.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Valrico?

Valrico, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 33594, 33596.

What is the population of Valrico?

The population of Valrico, Florida is 38,594 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Valrico?

Key numbers for living in Valrico: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $326,600, median household income $91,704, 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 Valrico side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.