10 Best Independent Living Communities in Valrico, FL

Learn More About Independent Living in Valrico, FL

This suburb on the eastern edge of the Tampa metro area offers diverse shopping and dining options, health care facilities, and public transportation to senior citizens in a spacious, suburban setting. Valrico residents can easily fulfill an active lifestyle enjoying the area’s natural beauty at city parks and nearby pristine nature preserves, like the Alafia River State Park.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Valrico are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Valrico retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Valrico, FL

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 in the state of Florida was around $2,700. To learn more about the cost of independent living in Valrico, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Valrico, FL

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Valrico are rated 10 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated slightly above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
110	103	117	112	110	113

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$85,894 per year	$45,155 per year	$70,080 per year	$31,816 per year	$36,798 per year	$3,079 per year	$815 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Valrico include:

Brandon Regional Hospital

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 410+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

South Florida Baptist Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 130+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Valrico’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the area experiences frequent thunderstorms, mild winters, and hot, humid summers. The average humidity level is 75%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 78%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
61°F	72°F	50°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
82°F	91°F	72°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 145

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 51″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
43	17.0%	38,485	2,788 per square mile	2.8

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	4.9%	9.7%	20.2%	0.3%	3.1%	62.1%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Tampa: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Hillsborough County

Democratic	Republican	Other
51.5%	44.7%	3.7%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Outdoor attractions in Valrico:

• Valrico Park
• Front Street Park
• Alafia River State Park

Valrico’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• James McCabe Theater
• Valrico Commons

Transportation

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) provides public bus transportation throughout Hillsborough county, servicing Valrico residents. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Valrico.