At a Glance
Median Income
$46,160
$30,476 per capita
Home Value
$164,600
Zillow: $288,380
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
17.6% smoking rate
How New Port Richey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Port Richey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Port Richey a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Port Richey residents earn a median household income of $46,160 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,476. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,144 business establishments, including 894 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Port Richey is $164,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,380. Median rent is $1,154/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
15.7% of adults in New Port Richey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Port Richey has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,057
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density3,724/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,160
Per Capita$30,476
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,600
Rent$1,154
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$288,380
Housing Units9,152
Rent Burden38.0%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation17 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries10
Did You Know?
New Port Richey was founded in 1915.
The median home in New Port Richey was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.