While we service clients on a national basis, Intellect is proud to be headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay area, which encompasses the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and surrounding areas. In addition to offering a solid economic base for working professionals, Tampa Bay is widely regarded as one of the nicest places to live in the United States. Here are some fun facts about the region:
- The Tampa area enjoys an average of 361 days of sunshine per year, with an average temperature of 73 degrees
- The greater Tampa area has a population of over 2.4 million residents, with an average age of 34.1 years old. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau)
- Average commute time is just over 23 minutes (Source: 2000 Census)
- There is no state income tax in the State of Florida
- The average home price in the region is $121,200, versus $146,800 nationally (Source: Triad Research)
- Tampa is the #1 ranked “Cyber City” in Florida, and 13th ranked nationally (Source: Nielsen)
- Tampa International Airport consistently ranks #1 with business travelers
- Tampa is home to several major league sports teams, including the NFL’s Buccaneers, the NHL’s Lightning, MLB’s Devil Rays and also is home to several major league baseball teams for spring training
- The University of South Florida, located in Tampa, is the state’s second largest public higher education institution
Click on some of the links below for more information about life and work in Tampa Bay:
- Tampa Chamber of Commerce
- Tampa Bay Wired : Portal for designed to connect businesses and residents in the Tampa area
- Florida’s Beach : St. Petersburg/Clearwater Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Centro Ybor : Historic Ybor City is the part of Tampa that offers the most and widest variety of night life – live bands, clubs, restaurants, movie theater complex, comedy club and more – other great “night spots” include Channel Side (bars, movies, comedy club) and Hyde Park (same)
- St. Pete Times Forum : Tampa’s centerpiece arena for concerts, hockey, special events and more
The following websites may provide insightful for industry professionals:
- TechServe : IT service firm’s trade association (IT consulting, solutions and staffing).
- TechRepublic : Community-based site dedicated to IT professionals; provides information, tools and free member services.
- TechAmerica : Industry trade organization for Technology companies.
- Computer.org : With nearly 100,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the world’s leading organization of computer professionals.
- Tampa Bay Technology Forum : Membership association connecting Tampa Bay’s technology community.
The following websites offer a wealth of information concerning salary comparisons, geographic cost-of-living differences, relocation assistance and more!
- Salary Calculator : Calculate a range of salaries based upon job description and location.
- Cost of Living : Compare the cost-of-living differences among hundreds of U.S. cities.
- Apartment Locator : Locate apartments in cities across the U.S.
- Moving Calculator : Calculate the cost of your move from state to state.
- Lifestyle : Find the best cities in the U.S. for you based on climate, taxes, etc.