Moving to Parkland Estates, Tampa: Neighborhood Guide

Parkland Estates is a small residential pocket of South Tampa, tucked between Swann Avenue and Morrison Avenue just west of South Howard Avenue. It is only a few blocks across, but it puts you close to almost everything people love about South Tampa: Bern’s and the restaurants on South Howard, the shops at Hyde Park Village, Bayshore Boulevard and a quick drive to downtown.

The neighborhood suits professionals and families who want a quiet, residential street with the city close by, and people who would rather walk or bike to dinner than drive across town. Homes here are priced like the rest of central South Tampa, well above the city median, so this is a guide to what you are paying for and how to plan the move. Because Parkland Estates is so small, we also cover the neighborhoods around it and say clearly when a number describes the wider ZIP code or the whole city.

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Where Is Parkland Estates?

Parkland Estates is a neighborhood inside the City of Tampa in Hillsborough County, in the 33609 ZIP code. Its boundaries are Swann Avenue to the north, Morrison Avenue to the south, Lincoln Avenue to the west and Howard Avenue to the east. The neighborhood was developed by Allen J. Simms, and one of its streets carries his name.

Nearby neighborhoods include Hyde Park, one of Tampa’s oldest, and Palma Ceia, known for its brick streets. The roads you will use most:

Swann Avenue and Howard Avenue, two of the neighborhood’s own boundaries
Dale Mabry Highway, South Tampa’s main north-south road, for trips to Westshore and Raymond James Stadium
The Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, a toll road connecting South Tampa and downtown with Brandon to the east

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is on the city’s west side in the Westshore district, and nearby Palma Ceia is about 6.9 miles from the airport by road, roughly a 13-minute drive without traffic.

Parkland Estates Population & Demographics

At the 2000 Census, Parkland Estates had 1,040 residents living at about 4,691 people per square mile, with a per capita income of $58,270. The Census Bureau does not publish current statistics for Tampa neighborhoods, so for recent figures we use the 33609 ZIP code, which includes Parkland Estates, alongside the City of Tampa and Florida. The ZIP is much larger than the neighborhood, so read it as a picture of the surrounding area.

Measure	ZIP 33609	City of Tampa	Florida
Population	18,535 (ACS 2020–2024)	413,554 (2025 est.)	23,462,518 (2025 est.)
Median age	39.6	35.8	42.6
Median household income	$115,844	$75,475	$74,568
Per capita income	$86,989	—	—
Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+)	65.5%	45.7%	34.1%
Persons below poverty line	8.6%	—	12.0%
Median value, owner-occupied homes	$605,600	$420,400	$359,000
Mean travel time to work	20.8 min	24.8 min	28.0 min

Sources: Census Reporter (ACS 2024 5-year) for ZIP 33609 and Florida median age; U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Tampa and Florida (2025 estimates and 2020–2024 ACS). Tampa’s median age is the ACS 2024 1-year estimate. The 2000 neighborhood figures come from Wikipedia’s summary of Census data.

What the numbers say: the area around Parkland Estates has higher incomes and education levels than Tampa overall, and residents get to work about four minutes faster than the average Tampa commuter.

Is Parkland Estates Safe?

Tampa’s crime numbers have been heading down. In its 2025 annual report, the Tampa Police Department reported a 21.3% overall drop in crime, with violent crime down 16.6% and homicides down 52.8% from the year before, according to FOX 13. We did not find reliable statistics for Parkland Estates alone, so we won’t guess. Use the Tampa Police Department’s crime data page and calls-for-service map to look at the exact blocks you are considering, and visit on a weekend evening as well as a weekday.

Cost of Living in Parkland Estates

Housing is what sets the budget here. Incomes in the surrounding ZIP code are high, and home prices follow.

Home Prices

The Census Bureau puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in ZIP 33609 at $605,600 (2020–2024), compared with $420,400 for Tampa and $359,000 for Florida. Zillow listed an average home value of $608,955 for the 33609 ZIP code in September 2026. At that time Zillow showed eight homes for sale in Parkland Estates itself, priced from $575,000 to $2,500,000, so the range is wide depending on size, lot and age.

For a citywide comparison, Redfin’s Tampa median sale price was about $479,000 for the three months through August 2026. Neighboring Palma Ceia’s median was about $1 million over the same period, which shows how quickly prices climb as you move into the heart of South Tampa.

Rent

No rent service publishes a Parkland Estates average, so start with Tampa as a whole. Apartments.com’s September 2026 data put average Tampa rents at $1,605 for a studio, $1,651 for a one-bedroom, $1,986 for a two-bedroom and $2,397 for a three-bedroom, down 0.7% from a year earlier. Renting a house in this part of South Tampa will usually cost more than those citywide figures.

Best Neighborhoods In and Around Parkland Estates

Parkland Estates

The neighborhood itself is small and residential, bounded by four avenues, with homes on the interior streets. It suits people who want South Tampa’s restaurants and Bayshore within a short trip but a house on a residential street. Because the neighborhood is only a few blocks across, there are never many listings at once (Zillow showed eight in September 2026), so have your financing lined up before you start looking.

Hyde Park

Next door, Hyde Park is one of Tampa’s oldest neighborhoods. It grew up in the 1880s after Henry B. Plant bridged the Hillsborough River, and it still has many historic homes and bungalows. Hyde Park Village has shops and restaurants, and the University of Tampa and downtown are close. It suits people who want to walk to dinner and don’t mind paying for it.

Palma Ceia

Nearby Palma Ceia is known for its brick streets, its golf and country club and Havana-inspired street names. The Palma Ceia Design District at MacDill Avenue and Bay to Bay Boulevard has boutiques and cafes, and Henry B. Plant High School is on the neighborhood’s western side. It suits families and buyers who want the classic South Tampa look. See our Palma Ceia movers page for more.

Weather & Climate in Parkland Estates

Parkland Estates shares Tampa’s weather. Using NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for Tampa International Airport, Current Results reports an average annual high of 83°F and low of 66°F. January averages a high of 71°F and a low of 52°F. In July and August, highs average 91°F with lows near 77°F. The area gets about 49.5 inches of rain a year, with around 83 thunderstorm days, most of them in summer.

Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Hillsborough County expanded its evacuation zones for 2026 based on new storm surge data, and many South Tampa properties are affected. Look up any address at HCFL.gov/HEAT, sign up for HCFL Alert, and talk with your insurance agent about flood coverage.

Best months to move: late October through April. For summer moves, book the first start time of the day.

Things to Do Near Parkland Estates

Bayshore Boulevard

Bayshore Boulevard follows Hillsborough Bay for 4.5 miles, from Columbus Statue Park to Gandy Boulevard. Its 10-foot-wide sidewalk is listed by Guinness World Records as the longest continuous pedestrian walkway, and there is also a bike lane and the Bayshore Greenway Trail with benches, water fountains and workout stations.

Hyde Park Village

Hyde Park Village covers six city blocks around 1602 W. Snow Avenue, with local shops, national fashion brands, fitness studios, restaurants and a hotel. It is close enough for a quick errand and a coffee.

The Tampa Riverwalk

Across the river in downtown, the Tampa Riverwalk runs 2.6 miles along the Hillsborough River, linking parks, museums, restaurants and hotels. It is free and a good way to get to know downtown on foot.

The Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium at 701 Channelside Drive is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and has coral reef, wetlands and tide pool habitats. It makes an easy family outing during your first few weekends.

Ballast Point Park

Farther south on Interbay Boulevard, Ballast Point Park has a splash pad, playground, boat ramp and picnic spots with views of the bay and downtown. The 600-foot pier has been closed since spring 2025 because of hurricane damage, so check the city’s page before you go fishing.

Where to Eat Near Parkland Estates

Bern’s Steak House (South Howard Avenue)

Bern’s has been at 1208 S. Howard Avenue since 1956. It is famous for its steaks and for the Harry Waugh Dessert Room upstairs. The dining room opens at 5 p.m. and is closed Mondays. Book ahead for a celebration once the last box is unpacked.

La Teresita (West Tampa)

La Teresita at 3248 W. Columbus Drive has served Cuban and Spanish food since 1972. It opens at 6 a.m. every day, which makes it a good stop for Cuban coffee and breakfast before a long moving day.

Ulele (Tampa Heights)

Ulele sits at 1810 N. Highland Avenue on the Hillsborough River, next to Ulele Spring and Water Works Park. The menu leans on Florida seafood and produce, much of it cooked on a large barbacoa grill. Pair it with a walk on the Riverwalk.

Jobs & Economy

Parkland Estates is close to most of Tampa’s big job centers, which helps explain the short commutes in the 33609 ZIP code.

Downtown Tampa and Westshore: Downtown is a short drive east. The Westshore business district to the west has more than 11 million square feet of office space, about 4,000 businesses and nearly 100,000 employees.
Healthcare: Tampa General Hospital has about 15,000 team members and providers systemwide.
Military: MacDill Air Force Base, 4 miles south-southwest of downtown, has about 15,000 people working on the installation and houses the headquarters of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command. For orders-based moves, see our military moving page.
Regional industries: The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council targets information technology, defense, corporate headquarters, financial and professional services, life sciences and healthcare, logistics and manufacturing.

If you run a business nearby, we also handle office moves, including buildings that require a certificate of insurance. COIs are free.

Schools Near Parkland Estates

Public schools are run by Hillsborough County Public Schools, which describes itself as the nation’s 7th largest school district. The nearest well-known public high school is Henry B. Plant High School at 2415 S. Himes Avenue, which opened in 1927 and had 2,391 students in 2024–2025. School assignments depend on the exact address, so check the district’s Find Your Neighborhood School tool before you buy or sign a lease.

For college, the University of Tampa is next to downtown near Hyde Park, and the University of South Florida in north Tampa has nearly 50,000 students.

Parkland Estates Quick Facts

City / County	City of Tampa, Hillsborough County
Area	South Tampa
Boundaries	Swann Ave (N), Morrison Ave (S), Lincoln Ave (W), Howard Ave (E)
ZIP code	33609
Area codes	813 and 656 (overlay; 10-digit dialing)
Police	Tampa Police Department
Nearest airport	Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Population (2000 Census)	1,040
Developer	Allen J. Simms

Moving to Parkland Estates: Tips From Our Crew

Avoid Friday and Saturday evenings near South Howard. The restaurants and bars along Howard Avenue can draw crowds, and street parking fills up. Weekday and morning moves are much easier.
Tell us about the street. Interior streets in older South Tampa neighborhoods can be narrow, with cars parked on both sides and big trees overhead. Let us know when you call so we can send the right size truck.
Get building rules in writing. If you are moving into a condo or townhome, ask about elevator reservations, move-in hours and certificate of insurance requirements. We provide COIs free; just send the requirements a week ahead.
Plan around Swann, Kennedy and Dale Mabry at rush hour. These roads back up in the morning and late afternoon. A midday load often gets the truck in and out faster.
Know your evacuation zone. Hillsborough County moved many properties into new zones for 2026. Between June and November, keep papers and medications with you and have a backup date ready.
Start early in summer. July and August highs average 91°F, and afternoon storms roll in fast. Morning starts protect your furniture and keep the move on schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Parkland Estates

How much does it cost to hire movers in Parkland Estates?

The price depends on how much you are moving, how far, stairs or elevators, parking, packing and the date. A condo move across South Tampa and a family home moving out of state are very different jobs. Call 813-544-0048 for a free quote, and an owner will call you back within 15 minutes between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. You can also read more about our Parkland Estates movers.

Where exactly is Parkland Estates?

It is in South Tampa, bounded by Swann Avenue on the north, Morrison Avenue on the south, Lincoln Avenue on the west and Howard Avenue on the east. Hyde Park is next door, Palma Ceia is to the south, and downtown Tampa is a short drive east.

How expensive are homes in Parkland Estates?

In September 2026, Zillow showed Parkland Estates listings from $575,000 to $2,500,000 and an average home value of $608,955 for the 33609 ZIP code. The Census median home value for the ZIP is $605,600. Prices vary widely from one home to the next.

Is Parkland Estates walkable?

For South Tampa, yes. Howard Avenue forms the neighborhood’s eastern edge, so the restaurants on South Howard, including Bern’s, are close by, and Hyde Park Village is nearby. You will still want a car for groceries, work and school runs.

Can you move me into Parkland Estates from out of state?

Yes. Long-distance moves come with a binding estimate, so your price doesn’t change after you book. You get your own dedicated truck, the same W-2 crew from pickup to delivery and a guaranteed delivery date. We also offer storage if you need time between homes.

Move to Parkland Estates With A & M Friendly Movers

A & M Friendly Movers has been family-owned since 2015. Owners Matthew Treharn and Amber Hallaman stand behind every job with the Owner’s Promise: you talk to an owner, not a call center. If anything is damaged, an owner calls you the same day, and claims are resolved in 60–90 days. Our crews are background-checked, drug-tested W-2 employees, never subcontractors.

Our Tampa office serves all of Hillsborough County for local moves, packing and unpacking, piano and safe moving and more, with no rescheduling fee ever (FL Mover Reg. IM3566). See our reviews, visit our Parkland Estates movers page, or call 813-544-0048.

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