Moving to Swann Estates, Tampa: Neighborhood Guide

Swann Estates is a small, quiet South Tampa neighborhood tucked between two of the city’s busiest roads. Kennedy Boulevard runs along its north side and Dale Mabry Highway along its east side, yet inside those borders you’ll find oak-shaded streets, Mediterranean and traditional homes, and a lot of new construction where older houses once stood. The Westshore business district and Tampa International Airport are just to the north, and downtown Tampa is about 5 miles away.

The neighborhood suits professionals who work in Westshore or downtown, families drawn to South Tampa’s public schools, and buyers who want an established, walkable-enough neighborhood close to everything. It’s not cheap: real estate sites put typical home values here above $1 million. But for people who want South Tampa living without being far from the airport, Swann Estates checks a lot of boxes.

Planning a move to Swann Estates? Call our Tampa team at 813-544-0048 or get your price online.

Where Is Swann Estates?

Swann Estates is a neighborhood inside the City of Tampa, in Hillsborough County. Wikipedia describes its boundaries as John F. Kennedy Boulevard to the north, Dale Mabry Highway to the east, Morrison Avenue to the south and Lois Avenue to the west. It uses ZIP codes 33609 and 33629.

Its neighbors are all well-known South Tampa areas. Westshore lies to the north, Beach Park to the west, and Gray Gables and Golfview to the east, according to a local real estate guide. Palma Ceia is a short drive to the southeast.

Downtown Tampa: about 5 miles away, according to Homes.com.
Tampa International Airport (TPA): just north in the Westshore district, which includes the airport within its boundaries.
Main roads: Kennedy Boulevard and Dale Mabry Highway border the neighborhood. Homes.com notes it’s also near Interstate 275 and the Howard Frankland Bridge to St. Petersburg.
Transit: Homes.com counts 12 HART bus stops in the area.
Area codes: 813 and 656, with 10-digit dialing.

Swann Estates Population & Demographics

The Census Bureau doesn’t publish current data for individual Tampa neighborhoods, so here’s what we can tell you and where it comes from. The 2000 Census, as reported by Wikipedia, counted 1,491 residents in Swann Estates across 725 households. Homes.com’s current neighborhood profile estimates a population of 1,985, a median age of 41, a median household income of $124,661 and a college graduation rate of 75.1%.

For the bigger picture, here are official Census figures for the City of Tampa, which includes Swann Estates:

Measure	City of Tampa	Florida	United States
Population (July 1, 2025 estimate)	413,554	—	—
Population (2020 Census)	384,959	—	—
Residents 65 and older	13.7%	—	—
Median household income (2020–2024)	$75,475	$74,568	$80,734
Per capita income (2020–2024)	$52,528	—	—
Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+)	45.7%	34.1%	35.7%
Owner-occupied housing rate	50.3%	67.6%	—
Median home value (2020–2024)	$420,400	$359,000	$332,700
Persons in poverty	15.5%	12.0%	10.2%
Mean travel time to work	24.8 min	28.0 min	—

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Vintage 2025 estimates, 2020 Census and 2020–2024 American Community Survey). Neighborhood figures above the table come from Homes.com and from the 2000 Census via Wikipedia, and describe Swann Estates only.

Put simply, Swann Estates is wealthier and more highly educated than Tampa as a whole, and Homes.com’s estimated median household income for the neighborhood is well over one and a half times the city’s.

Is Swann Estates Safe?

We don’t have neighborhood-level crime numbers we trust enough to publish. Swann Estates is inside Tampa city limits, so it’s served by the Tampa Police Department, which publishes crime data on its website. Keep in mind that the edges of the neighborhood sit on Kennedy Boulevard and Dale Mabry Highway, both major commercial roads, while interior streets are much quieter. Walk the block you’re considering in the evening before you commit.

Cost of Living in Swann Estates

Home Prices

Swann Estates is one of Tampa’s pricier neighborhoods. Homes.com reports an average home value of $1,087,680 and a 12-month median sale price of $1,130,000, at about $414 per square foot. It describes a typical range from about $650,000 for a three-bedroom ranch to $1.5 million for a traditional home with Spanish accents.

Sales are few and prices swing. The most recent Redfin report we could open showed a median sale price of $810,000 in June 2025 on 11 sales, down 37% from a year earlier even though price per square foot rose 34.3% to $439. With so few sales each month, the median depends heavily on which homes happened to sell, so ask your agent for the latest comparables.

Property taxes and insurance add up quickly at these prices. Get quotes for homeowners, wind and flood coverage before you make an offer, and ask the seller for recent insurance and utility bills so your monthly budget has no surprises.

For context, the Census median home value for the whole City of Tampa was $420,400 for 2020–2024, and Redfin’s median sale price for Tampa was $478,683 in August 2026. Swann Estates buyers should also budget for Florida homeowners insurance, and possibly flood insurance, which can vary a lot by street.

Rent

Rentals in Swann Estates are mostly single-family homes, and they’re expensive. Homes.com lists a median rent of $4,633 a month for the neighborhood, with townhomes around $1,850 and condos around $2,100. For comparison, Apartments.com reported a Tampa average of $1,651 for a one-bedroom and $2,397 or more for a three-bedroom apartment in September 2026, and the Census median gross rent for the city was $1,701.

Swann Estates and Nearby Neighborhoods

Swann Estates

The neighborhood was laid out during the 1920s real estate boom but didn’t really take off until the late 1950s, according to a local real estate guide. Development slowed in the 1970s and picked back up in the 1980s. Today you’ll see Spanish Mediterranean ranches, traditional two-stories, bungalows and modern homes, and Homes.com notes that many original houses have been replaced with newer ones. It suits buyers who want South Tampa schools and a short airport run. Homes.com rates walkability at 70 out of 100.

Beach Park

Just west, Beach Park runs from Kennedy Boulevard south to Beachway Drive and west to Tampa Bay. It was subdivided in 1911 as “Beach Park on the Bay,” with man-made canals, bayous and winding roads that still define it. The 2010 Census counted 3,986 residents there. It suits buyers who want to be near the water and don’t mind paying for it.

Palma Ceia

Southeast of Swann Estates, Palma Ceia is known for brick streets with names borrowed from old Havana, the Palma Ceia Country Club, and the Palma Ceia Design District around MacDill Avenue and Bay to Bay Boulevard, full of boutiques and cafes. It’s within a half-mile of Bayshore Boulevard and falls in the Plant High School district. It suits families who want a classic South Tampa address.

Weather & Climate in Swann Estates

Swann Estates has Tampa’s humid subtropical climate. Using NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for Tampa International Airport, which is just north of the neighborhood, Current Results reports average January highs around 71°F with lows around 52°F. July and August bring average highs around 91°F and lows around 77°F. Annual rainfall averages about 49.5 inches over roughly 108 rainy days, much of it in summer thunderstorms.

Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. Hillsborough County made significant changes to its evacuation zones for 2026, including expanding Zone A in some areas. Look up your address at HCFL.gov/HEAT and ask your insurance agent about flood coverage before closing.

Best months to move: October through April. Summer moves go smoother with an early start.

Things to Do Near Swann Estates

Bayshore Boulevard

Bayshore runs 4.5 miles along Hillsborough Bay, and its 10-foot-wide sidewalk is the second-longest continuous sidewalk in the U.S., stretching from Columbus Statue Park to Gandy Boulevard. There’s a bike lane, a linear park and workout stations. It’s where South Tampa goes to walk, run and watch the sunset.

International Plaza and Bay Street

In the Westshore district just north of the neighborhood, International Plaza and Bay Street is an upscale mall and entertainment district next to the airport. Westshore as a whole has two major shopping centers and more than 200 places to eat.

WestShore Plaza

Opened in 1967 as the Tampa Bay area’s first enclosed mall, WestShore Plaza is a short drive north in the Westshore district. JCPenney is its only original anchor still open, and there’s an AMC theater. Macy’s closed in 2025, and Tampa City Council approved a mixed-use redevelopment plan in 2024, though no construction timeline has been announced, so expect changes here in the years ahead.

Raymond James Stadium

Home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 1998, the stadium at 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway seats 69,218 for most events and is famous for its 103-foot pirate ship that fires its cannons after Bucs scores. It’s a straight shot north up Dale Mabry, which also means game-day traffic on that road.

Palma Ceia Design District

Centered at MacDill Avenue and Bay to Bay Boulevard, this small district has specialty boutiques and some of the city’s highest-rated cafes. It’s a nice Saturday morning stop on the way to Bayshore.

Where to Eat Near Swann Estates

Bern’s Steak House

Tampa’s most famous restaurant opened in 1956 and is still family-run at 1208 S. Howard Avenue in Hyde Park. It’s known for one of the largest wine collections in the world and the Harry Waugh Dessert Room upstairs. It celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026. Reserve ahead, and note that it’s closed Mondays.

Pane Rustica

At 3225 S. MacDill Avenue, Pane Rustica has been baking bread and serving South Tampa for 26 years. Lunch leans toward pizza, sandwiches and salads, and dinner brings wood-fired entrees.

Columbia Restaurant

For a night out with out-of-town guests, head to Ybor City and the Columbia, founded in 1905 and billed as the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florida. The family-owned flagship fills an entire city block, has 15 dining rooms and hosts flamenco dinner shows.

Jobs & Economy

Swann Estates’ biggest perk may be its commute. The Westshore business district to the north has more than 11 million square feet of office space, about 4,000 businesses and nearly 100,000 employees, plus 32 hotels. OSI Restaurant Partners, the company behind Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s, is headquartered there.

Short commutes are the norm. The Census Bureau puts the average commute for all Tampa workers at 24.8 minutes, shorter than the Florida average of 28.0, and Swann Estates residents who work in Westshore can often skip the interstate entirely. Westshore also brings more than 200 places to eat and 32 hotels close to home, which is handy when family comes to visit.

MacDill Air Force Base, about 4 miles south-southwest of downtown Tampa, hosts U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command, with about 15,000 people working on the installation. Tampa General Hospital reports about 15,000 team members and providers systemwide. The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council’s target industries include financial and professional services, IT, defense, corporate headquarters, healthcare and logistics.

Schools in Swann Estates

Swann Estates is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, which describes itself as the nation’s 7th largest school district. Homes.com lists Grady Elementary, Coleman Middle and Plant High School as the zoned schools for the neighborhood. Zoning can change, so confirm with the district for your specific address before you buy or sign a lease.

For higher education, the University of South Florida’s main campus is in North Tampa, about seven miles north of downtown.

Swann Estates Quick Facts

City / County	City of Tampa, Hillsborough County
Boundaries	Kennedy Blvd (north), Dale Mabry Hwy (east), Morrison Ave (south), Lois Ave (west)
ZIP codes	33609, 33629
Area codes	813 and 656 (10-digit dialing)
Distance to downtown Tampa	About 5 miles
Nearest airport	Tampa International Airport (TPA), in neighboring Westshore
Law enforcement	Tampa Police Department
Public schools	Hillsborough County Public Schools
Typical home styles	Spanish Mediterranean, traditional, bungalow, modern

Moving to Swann Estates: Tips From Our Crew

Stay off Kennedy and Dale Mabry at rush hour. Both border roads carry heavy traffic, especially near Westshore. We plan arrival times to avoid the worst of it and park on interior streets whenever we can.
Check the Bucs schedule. Raymond James Stadium is up Dale Mabry. Avoid scheduling a move on a home game day if your route uses that road.
Be a good neighbor on narrow streets. Interior streets are residential and lined with trees. Give neighbors a heads-up if the truck will be out front for a few hours, and tell us about low branches, tight turns or on-street parking limits.
New construction? Protect the floors. Many homes here are new builds with fresh hardwood, tile and paint. Our crews use floor runners, door-jamb protectors and padding to keep them that way.
Condo or townhome? Get the COI first. Buildings in and around Westshore often require a certificate of insurance and an elevator reservation. We provide COIs for free. Just send us the building’s requirements.
Plan around storm season. For a June-to-November move, check your evacuation zone after the 2026 changes and keep a backup date.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Swann Estates

How much do movers cost in Swann Estates?

Every move is priced on the details: the size of the home, the distance, stairs or elevators, packing, specialty items like pianos or art, and the date. A large South Tampa home usually takes more planning than an apartment. Call 813-544-0048 for a free quote. An owner calls you back within 15 minutes between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Is Swann Estates part of South Tampa?

Yes. Swann Estates is a neighborhood inside the City of Tampa, on the northern side of South Tampa, bounded by Kennedy Boulevard, Dale Mabry Highway, Morrison Avenue and Lois Avenue. It shares ZIP codes 33609 and 33629 with other South Tampa neighborhoods.

How expensive is Swann Estates?

It’s one of Tampa’s higher-priced neighborhoods. Homes.com reports an average home value of about $1.09 million and a 12-month median sale price of $1.13 million. The Census median home value for all of Tampa was $420,400 for 2020–2024.

What schools serve Swann Estates?

Homes.com lists Grady Elementary, Coleman Middle and Plant High School as the zoned schools. All are part of Hillsborough County Public Schools. Always confirm the zoned schools for a specific address with the district, since boundaries can change.

Can you pack and move fragile or valuable items?

Yes. Our crews offer full packing and unpacking, and our piano and safe moving team handles heavy specialty items. Tell our Swann Estates movers about art, antiques or anything irreplaceable when you call so we can plan the right materials.

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Our Tampa office covers all of Hillsborough County (FL Mover Reg. IM3566), from South Tampa homes to Westshore condos, and our long-distance moves come with a binding estimate, a dedicated truck and a guaranteed delivery date. Relocating an office to Westshore? Ask about our office moving service. Learn more about our Swann Estates movers, read our reviews, or call 813-544-0048 today.

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