It’s a competitive real estate market out there. And moving to Florida has become a popular trend the past few years. This can make it even more difficult to find a good neighborhood to start a new life in the Sunshine State. Whether you’re looking to move counties or states, here are the 13 best Florida neighborhoods to buy a house.
We know how tough it can be to find that perfect home for your family. On the bright side, there are some Florida cities where some homes are selling below their asking price. Some cities even include neighborhoods in this list! Niche.com tells us the best neighborhoods in Florida to buy a house. It’s a pretty lengthy list, so we only included the top 13 neighborhoods. A few of them are even in the Tampa Bay area. To determine the best neighborhoods, Niche analyzed the following factors: Public schools, housing, crime and safety, nightlife, diversity, cost of living, job opportunities, weather and more.
Maybe you aren’t looking to move, but invest in real estate. These neighborhoods would be a great place to start. Or you can check out these 4 cities that are great for investments. Check out the full list of best Florida neighborhoods here.
Here are the best 13 Florida neighborhoods to buy a house:
#1. Harbour Island
#1 on Niche’s list is Harbour Island right here in Tampa. This neighborhood had high scores for every factor except cost of living. So if you can afford it, it’s great. Otherwise, you may need to look at other neighborhoods on this list.
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#2. Quail Ridge
This Pasco County neighborhood made it to #2 on Niche’s list. This small suburb is perfect for small families. The only thing is it had a pretty bad rating for nightlife and commute.
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#3. Black Diamond
Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of this town before. Black Diamond is a super small town in Citrus County with a population of 1,023 people. If you want to get away from all the traffic and big cities, this might be the neighborhood for you. For nature lovers, it’s pretty close to many of Florida’s natural springs.
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#4. Bel Mar
Another Tampa neighborhood on this list! Bel Mar is located in Hillsborough County not far from Bayshore Blvd. Which means the available houses in this area are going to be in the 7 digits.
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#5. Beauclerc
Coming in at #5 is Beauclerc, which is near Jacksonville. This place is centrally located in Jacksonville and has great ratings for public schools, housing, jobs and nightlife.
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#6. Montclair
Another Jacksonville neighborhood to make the list. Jacksonville was also recently named one of the best cities in Florida to work in. This town is actually located right next to Beauclerc.
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#7. East Milton
East Milton is a pretty big suburb in Santa Rosa County, which is near the panhandle and Pensacola. You can find some houses for sale here for $200,000. The only catch is you’re quite a drive away from any major city.
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#9. East Park
If you love theme parks and can tolerate I-4 on a normal basis, then this might be the perfect neighborhood for you. The median home prices in this area are $320K, so it’s totally possible to find a nice, affordable house. This area is located right by the Orlando International Airport, so if you’re a person who travels a lot, this might be a good option for you.
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#12. Audubon Park
This is another suburb close to Orlando. Reviews call it a quite, picturesque neighborhood with lots of trees. It’s also super close to the Leu Botanical Gardens in Orlando!
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#13. Beach Park
The last neighborhood on this list is another suburb of Tampa. This neighborhood is a quick drive to the heart of Downtown Tampa, so you know there will be plenty of things to do. The median home value in this area is about 500K, but at least you’ll be getting your moneys worth
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