At a Glance
Median Income
$129,962
$53,316 per capita
Home Value
$493,900
Zillow: $657,159
Median Rent
$2,727/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
10.1% smoking rate
How Wesley Chapel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wesley Chapel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wesley Chapel a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wesley Chapel residents earn a median household income of $129,962 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,316. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wesley Chapel is $493,900 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $657,159. Median rent is $2,727/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
42.0% of adults in Wesley Chapel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wesley Chapel has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population8,923
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density918/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,962
Per Capita$53,316
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$493,900
Rent$2,727
Ownership98.4%
Zillow$657,159
Housing Units2,879
Rent Burden36.0%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation626 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Wesley Chapel was built in 2003.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.