Population 33,579 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lutz
Household size in Lutz
| Period | Lutz | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, Lutz sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Tampa area overall, where it has 2.55 people. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lutz
| Period | Lutz | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lutz is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The Tampa area as a whole looks much the same.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lutz
| Period | Lutz | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lutz: 7.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lutz
Renters in Lutz
| Period | Lutz | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Lutz rent their homes (27.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 43.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northwest. The renter share is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lutz
| Period | Lutz | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.6% of homes in Lutz are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 41 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lutz
| Period | Lutz | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lutz is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lutz
| Period | Lutz | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,137 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,132 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,356 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,835 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$699 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lutz costs $1,835 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $699 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 32.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lutz
Bachelor's degrees in Lutz
| Period | Lutz | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.2% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.0% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lutz: 46.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lutz
| Period | Lutz | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lutz: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Lutz has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Florida cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lutz
| Period | Lutz | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lutz has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.9 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lutz compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutz | 2.70 | 42.3 | 7.2% | 27.0% | 5.6% | 1994 | $1,835 | 46.0% | 95.3% | 2.9% |
| Cheval | 2.75 | 40.5 | 6.9% | 40.6% | 2.3% | 1994 | $2,153 | 55.4% | 97.0% | 4.5% |
| Lake Magdalene | 2.40 | 41.3 | 11.8% | 28.4% | 6.7% | 1980 | $1,538 | 37.5% | 93.2% | 3.2% |
| University | 2.33 | 31.0 | 14.3% | 89.4% | 12.8% | 1987 | $1,344 | 23.5% | 79.2% | 5.5% |
| Northdale | 2.69 | 41.1 | 11.9% | 28.5% | 2.3% | 1987 | $1,972 | 45.2% | 95.0% | 3.1% |
| Land O' Lakes | 2.99 | 40.0 | 8.1% | 16.6% | 5.5% | 2006 | $2,160 | 45.7% | 96.2% | 4.6% |
| Citrus Park | 2.62 | 41.3 | 12.0% | 35.4% | 6.1% | 1994 | $1,956 | 40.7% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| Temple Terrace | 2.39 | 35.1 | 13.4% | 50.3% | 7.0% | 1980 | $1,585 | 40.3% | 90.5% | 4.9% |
| Odessa | 2.95 | 38.2 | 6.7% | 22.7% | 7.0% | 2012 | $2,182 | 50.6% | 97.1% | 3.3% |
| Wesley Chapel | 3.04 | 36.9 | 9.4% | 22.0% | 7.9% | 2007 | $2,285 | 47.3% | 93.8% | 4.6% |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | 2.61 | 41.7 | 13.4% | 52.8% | 8.8% | 1978 | $1,541 | 23.8% | 81.3% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lutz. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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