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Lithia is a mostly residential community located in southeastern Hillsborough County, one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions, about 18 miles southeast of Tampa, just minutes from shopping in Brandon and with easy access to major interstates and roads like Interstate 75 and Interstate 4.
With the addition of FishHawk Ranch and Fish Hawk Trails, the population and infrastructure have increased dramatically with more public works, businesses, and retail stores. Even more, is in development with the addition of what was once called Lake Hutto, and then renamed FishHawk West subdivision, which consists of a 1,129-acre property and development of about 3,560+ new homes. Lithia is just a short commute to big cities, but far enough away to keep the wonderful small-town atmosphere.
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No other real estate brokerage is more qualified than Eaton Realty to help you find your next Lithia home or rental. We’re based in Lithia and have been serving the Lithia community for over 20 years. Our award-winning realtors understand the Lithia market inside and out. We will have no difficulty telling you whether or not a home is overvalued or undervalued.
Our realtors are here to serve you no matter what you may be searching for. Whether it's a single-family home, townhome, vacant land, or more, we can help you find what you're looking for. You’ll never have issues reaching your agent, or scheduling showings at days and times that work for you. Your Eaton realtor will be with you from the moment you decide to work with us until the day you sit at the closing table, or sign your rental agreement, and beyond. We don't just work with retail buyers either. We can provide invaluable insights and help for investment buyers through our Lithia property management services.
Ready to start looking for your next home or rental in Lithia? Have questions about working with our Lithia realtors? Click the button below to contact Eaton Realty and a member of our team will respond as quickly as possible.
FishHawk Housing Market Statistics
The US Census Bureau doesn’t have data publicly available for all of Lithia, FL. They’ve instead collected data for FishHawk, which is a community in Lithia. The statistics below are for FishHawk only, but FishHawk does account for roughly 76% of all Lithia residents.
| Housing Market Data | |
| Median home listing price | $569,000 |
| Median home listing price per square foot | $231 |
| Median days on the market | 48 |
| Median rent price | $1,764 |
| Owner-occupied housing unit rate | 80.8% |
FishHawk Population & Demographic Statistics
Like the housing market statistics, the numbers below are only for FishHawk, and not for all of Lithia.
| Total Population | |
| Total Population | 24,625 |
| Gender Breakdown | |
| Female | 52.4% |
| Male | 47.6% |
| Age Breakdown | |
| Under 18 years old | 36.7% |
| 18 - 64 years old | 56.4% |
| 65 years old and above | 6.9% |
| Household Breakdown | |
| Households | 6,995 |
| Persons per household | 3.37 |
| Education Breakdown | |
| High school graduate or higher (Age 25+) | 96.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (Age 25+) | 56.4% |
| Economy Breakdown | |
| Median household income | $109,907 |
| Population in the labor force (Age 16+) | 67.3% |
Climate & Weather In Lithia
You’ll feel right at home in Lithia if you prefer warmer climates. Lithia has a hot season that lasts 5 months. The season typically starts around May 4th and ends close to October 3rd of each year. The average temperature during the peak of the hot season in July is 91°F. Temperatures in Lithia rarely rise above 95°F, or fall below 38°F.
You’ll get plenty of fun in the sun in Lithia. Lithia receives an average of 244 sunny days a year, which is well above the national average of 205 days. Despite such a large amount of sunny days, cloudy and rainy days still exist in Lithia. Lithia gets approximately 54 inches of rain per year. Rainy days can occur throughout the year, but they are more prevalent in the summer than in the winter and rain typically only falls for a few hours in the afternoon before the skies clear up again.
Overall, getting about five months of great beach/pool weather is a luxury many Americans could only dream of. That dream could become your reality if you move to Lithia.
Schools In Lithia
Lithia has excellent public schools. You’ll notice that all of the schools in Lithia have an above average GreatSchools score. GreatSchools scores learning institutions on a scale of 10 (with 10 being the best). The score is based on student college readiness, test scores, student progress, and equity. You can compare scores and enrollment data for each school in Lithia below.
Elementary Schools In Lithia
| School | Great Schools Score | Type | Students Enrolled | Students Per Teacher |
| Bevis Elementary School | 10/10 | Public district | 853 | 16:1 |
| Stowers Elementary School | 9/10 | Public district | 821 | 14:1 |
| Fishhawk Creek Elementary School | 9/10 | Public district | 1030 | 15:1 |
| Pinecrest Elementary School | 3/10 | Public district | 560 | 13:1 |
Middle Schools In Lithia
| School | Great Schools Score | Type | Students Enrolled | Students Per Teacher |
| Randall Middle School | 9/10 | Public district | 1422 | 19:1 |
| Barrington Middle School | 6/10 | Public district | 1518 | 18:1 |
High Schools In Lithia
| School | Great Schools Score | Type | Students Enrolled | Students Per Teacher |
| Newsome High School | 7/10 | Public district | 3036 | 22:1 |
Things To Do In Lithia
Lithia is widely regarded as one of the best suburbs of Tampa to live in. You’ll be able to enjoy a quiet suburban lifestyle, but quiet doesn’t mean boring. There’s plenty to do in and around Lithia.
Unplug & Take A Hike At Alderman’s Ford Park
Alderman’s Ford Park provides an excellent opportunity for Lithia residents to unplug and enjoy the beauty nature has to offer. The park has a canoe launch, but its most popular attraction is the 1.9 mile paved hiking loop. The loop is both dog and bike friendly. The park is also a good place to go birdwatching or fishing.
Teach Your Kids Horseback Riding At R&R Ranch
R&R Ranch stands for rest and relaxation ranch, and the ranch does live up to its name. It is a great place to step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to enjoy quality time with animals. R&R offers pony parties, pony rides, and horse camps for kids. R&R Ranch has a pretty cool egg incubation program in addition to horse activities. You can take chicken eggs home with you and watch them hatch under your care. The chicks can be returned to the ranch, or you can keep them for life after they hatch.
Test Your Marksman Abilities At FishHawk Sporting Clays
FishHawk Sporting Clays offers a safe, family-friendly environment for outdoor shooting. The family-owned operation sits on 80 acres of beautiful woodlands. You can improve your skills with stationary targets at the range, or with moving sporting clays.
Spend A Day Or Night Out In Tampa
Lithia is only about 35 minutes away from Tampa, which makes Tampa a convenient destination for entertainment. There is never a dull moment in Tampa. You could catch a sports game, enjoy a live show, spend a day at an amusement park, explore Tampa’s cuisine, and more. There is something to do in Tampa for all ages.
Nearby Cities
Willing to search outside of Lithia? There are many great nearby cities in Hillsborough County that might make you feel at home. Our realtors serve the entirety of Hillsborough County. We can expand your house search to include the following neighboring cities: