Market Comparison
Miami vs Tampa
Side-by-side investor intelligence — pricing, yield, cash flow, growth, and overall opportunity score.
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Miami, FL
Grade B
Median Price
$595,000
Median Rent
$3,100/mo
Tampa, FL
Grade B
Median Price
$420,000
Median Rent
$2,400/mo
Overall Winner
Tampa, FL — 8 of 13 metrics
| Metric | Miami | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $595,000 | $420,000 |
| Median Rent (monthly) | $3,100 | $2,400 |
| Rental Yield | 6.20% | 6.50% |
| Avg Cap Rate | 5.20% | 5.40% |
| Price-to-Rent Ratio | 16.0 | 14.6 |
| Population Growth | 1.10% | 1.50% |
| Job Growth | 2.80% | 2.60% |
| Vacancy Rate | 4.50% | 5.40% |
| 5-Yr Appreciation | 62% | 78% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.20% | 1.20% |
| Landlord Friendliness | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Opportunity Score | 69/100 | 70/100 |
| Future Outlook | 78/100 | 89/100 |
Miami commentary
Investors who buy in Miami today are typically underwriting for appreciation and short-term rental income rather than month-one cash flow. Stress-test insurance at 1.5x today's quote and verify HOA reserves before closing on any condo.
Full Miami market →Tampa commentary
Tampa is one of the most attractive Sun Belt markets, but insurance underwriting is the single biggest factor that can break a deal here.
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