At a Glance
Median Income
$45,435
$45,096 per capita
Home Value
$256,500
Zillow: $225,691
Median Rent
$982/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
742/100K
11,693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Richey a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 3.5% (3% below 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 $225,691. 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.
Safety & Crime
Port Richey reports 742 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 11,693/100K. The murder rate is 37.1/100K.
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. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,229
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density1,455/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,435
Per Capita$45,096
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
B
Home Value$256,500
Rent$982
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$225,691
Housing Units1,823
Rent Burden34.8%
Crime
F
Violent742/100K
Property11,693/100K
Murder37.1/100K
Assault520/100K
Burglary817/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.
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