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Valrico, FL

Valrico is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. As of 2020, the population was 37,895.

Valrico is located in east-central Hillsborough County at 27°56′27″N 82°14′33″W (27.940774, -82.242551). It is bordered to the west by Brandon, to the southwest by Bloomingdale, and the south by FishHawk. Via State Road 60, it is 14 miles (23 km) east of Tampa and 26 miles (42 km) west of Bartow. It is 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Plant City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Valrico CDP has a total area of 14.2 square miles (36.8 km²), of which 13.8 square miles (35.8 km²) are land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km²), or 2.92%, are water.

Before the Civil War, the area was known as Long Pond and consisted of several cotton plantations. It was renamed Valrico, meaning "rich valley" in Spanish, in the 1880s when William G. Tousey, a philosophy professor from Tufts College, purchased property in the area. In 1890, an influx of immigrants arrived, following the construction of the Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad through the area.

When the railroad was completed, Tousey began building up the community with retail stores, streets, and a bank. In 1893, Mr. Bryan built a steam mill at Valrico station. In 1895, a major freeze halted these developments, and the population began to dwindle. Nonetheless, the town continued, and a schoolhouse was completed in 1896. The population continued to fall, from 100 people in 1893 to only 50 in 1911.

This setback did not deter local landowners from pushing forward with the town's development. From 1910 to 1914 Judge Hamner, Governor Van Sant, D. Humbird, W.H., S.C. Phipps and W.F. Miller started an improvement project along Hopewell Road, later designated SR 60. W.F. Miller, serving as president of the Valrico Improvement Association, raised $3,500 to erect the Valrico Civic Center, now known as the James McCabe Theater. The area's first general store was opened by Lovett Brandon in 1912.

Valrico once again suffered a major blow during the stock market crash of 1929, which saw nearly every business in the town shut down. Not until the mid-1950s did the town begin to see growth again, primarily due to the connection of SR 60 to Tampa's Adamo Drive, placing Valrico right along a major Florida thoroughfare.

Valrico places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering numerous resources to promote an active and balanced lifestyle. Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando offers a range of services including massages, facials, and body treatments in a serene Italian-themed setting. Massage Envy offers a variety of massage services including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and more. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massage therapy services such as hot stone massage, couples massage, aromatherapy massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction. Bliss Spa offers a range of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages, as well as specialty treatments like their "Blissage" and "Betweeny" waxing services. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health.

Top Sites in Valrico, FL are Diamond Hill Golf Club, Bloomingdale Golfers Club, Croc Encounters, and River Hills Country Club.

Population: 38,594 (2022). Elevation: 70 ft (21 m). ZIP Code: 33594. Area code(s): 813. Area: 14.22 sq mi (36.84 km²).

FAQs

Is Valrico, FL expensive?

Valrico is ranked 99 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Valrico is 98.6% of the national average. The median household income in Valrico is $84,986, which is 37% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $41,913, which is 21% more than that of the state. The average rent in Valrico (located in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metro) metro area for a 2-bed home is $1,590, which is 8% more than the average rent across the US. The median home price in Valrico is $428,000 with a median price per sqft of $241.

Is Valrico, FL a good place to live?

Valrico is a suburb of Tampa with a population of 38,594. Valrico is in Hillsborough County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Valrico offers residents a suburban-rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Valrico, there are a lot of parks.

What is the crime rate in Valrico, FL?

Valrico, FL has a slightly higher rate of violent crime than the US average. The violent crime rate is 21.6 compared to 22.7 for the US as a whole. On the other hand, the property crime rate in Valrico is lower than the US average, at 39.3 compared to 35.4. This suggests that while Valrico may have an elevated level of violent crime, it generally has a low incidence of property crimes such as theft and burglary.

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Hillsborough County

Wikipedia

Bestplaces

Niche

Flyhomes

Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Massage Envy

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Elements Massage

Bliss Spa

The Salt Room

Diamond Hill Golf Club

Bloomingdale Golfers Club

Croc Encounters

River Hills Country Club

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