Report: Tampa Bay's population growth slows as cost of living rises

Tampa Bay’s net inflow in 2024 was less than one-third of what it was the year before, the “biggest slowdown in domestic migration” in the country.

Harbour Island in Tampa, Florida.
Harbour Island in Tampa, Florida.
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The number of people packing their bags and moving to Tampa Bay is slowing down.

 

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