Tampa Bay has welcomed nearly 400,000 new residents

[Jorge Vazquez]

Since 2014, Tampa Bay has welcomed nearly 400,000 new residents, making it a prime destination for migration. The region's population, currently around 3.2 million, is projected to grow significantly by 2030. Factors driving this growth include economic opportunities, a high quality of life, affordable living, and reputable educational institutions. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated these trends, as remote work allowed more people to move to areas offering better lifestyles. Tampa's rising popularity and robust job market make it a thriving hub for new residents.

20 years investing in Tampa. If you have experience in this area, let me know your thoughts on Tampa in the long term. 

[Nathan Gesner]

One good hurricane can turn that around. If a city grows quickly because of a new industry, that growth is likely to stick for a while. When a city grows just because people are escaping something else, then that growth can just as quickly shrink.

I would be very careful about following migration trends without a strong, underlying justification.