Is Youmans safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Youmans as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Youmans
“Go with standard situational awareness. Youmans is a quiet, semi-rural pocket of eastern Hillsborough County that sees relatively low violent crime compared to urban Tampa, though it offers minimal tourist infrastructure. Visitors stopping by local farm stands or passing through toward Plant City will encounter a low-stress, working-class environment.”
About the area
Youmans is an unincorporated, semi-rural community situated between Plant City and southern Hillsborough County, characterized by agricultural plots, strawberry fields, and dispersed single-family residences. It functions largely as a bedroom and farming enclave rather than a commercial destination. Visitors primarily encounter open corridors, local trade businesses, and quiet rural-suburban roads.
- Semi-Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Agricultural
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Youmans
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Dedicated cycling lanes and urban bike-share programs are absent; riding is limited to high-speed rural road shoulders not recommended for casual cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to urban Tampa core neighborhoods
- Low population density provides a quiet, low-stress suburban-rural atmosphere
- Easy highway access to Interstate 4 and State Road 60 for regional commuting
- Close proximity to East Hillsborough agricultural markets and seasonal festivals
Cons
- High car dependency with virtually zero pedestrian infrastructure or sidewalks
- Isolated rural pockets can experience opportunistic property crime and equipment theft
- Limited street lighting along secondary county roads after dark
- Sparse public services and no immediate hospital or emergency hubs within the enclave
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Youmans, with unhoused populations and support shelters concentrated further west in Tampa or north in central Plant City.
What Youmans is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with local farm and commuter traffic; very safe for drivers and visitors.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm daylight hours with commercial trade traffic along main connector roads; personal safety is high.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly at sunset; streets become quiet and dark but remain generally safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted with minimal streetlights; walking roadside is unsafe primarily due to vehicle traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in this semi-rural corridor. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) operates primarily in urban Tampa, leaving Youmans dependent on personal vehicles or county paratransit options.
Parking is abundant and universally free, with wide open surface lots at all commercial establishments and ample residential driveway space.
Things to do in Youmans
- Sample fresh seasonal produce and famous strawberry shortcake at nearby local farm markets
- Enjoy freshwater fishing, disc golf, and hiking trails at nearby Edward Medard Conservation Park
- Take a short drive to historic downtown Plant City to explore antique shops and rail history
Local favorites
- Parkesdale Farm Market · Farm Market · 4.7★ (4700)Renowned regional market famous for seasonal strawberries, milkshakes, and fresh produce.
- Johnson Barbeque · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (2300)Longtime local favorite serving classic Southern pit BBQ, ribs, and homestyle sides.
- Strawberry Hut Sandwich Shop · Sandwich Shop · 4.7★ (1450)Casual counter-service stop popular for pressed Cuban sandwiches and fruit milkshakes.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.