Port Richey, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Pasco County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,229 Population 1,455/sq mi density
$45,435 Median Income $45,096 per capita
$256,500 Home Value $228,252 Zillow
$982 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,435 median income, 7.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$256,500 home value, $982/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Richey, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,435
40% below
$45,096 per capita
Home Value
$256,500
9% below
Zillow: $228,252
Median Rent
$982/mo
16% below
34.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
11% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Port Richey Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Port Richey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
91%
Rent
84%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Richey a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Richey residents earn a median household income of $45,435 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,096. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% 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 Port Richey is $256,500 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,252. Median rent is $982/month, with 34.8% 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 1982.

Education

29.9% of adults in Port Richey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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

Population3,229
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density1,455/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,435
Per Capita$45,096
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

B
Home Value$256,500
Rent$982
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$228,252
Housing Units1,823
Rent Burden34.8%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,901/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation5 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Port Richey was founded in 1925.
The median home in Port Richey was built in 1982.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.7% 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.