Living in New Port Richey, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Port Richey · Census data 2020–2024
New Port Richey has 17,425 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $47,606 (36% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $183,100, the median rent is $1,193/month.
New Port Richey at a glance
- Population
- 17,425
- Median age
- 53.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $47,606State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $183,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,193/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is New Port Richey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in New Port Richey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Port Richey the median home value is $183,100, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,193 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,396 a month in housing costs.
New Port Richey median household income
The median household income in New Port Richey is $47,606 and the income per person is $33,106. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in New Port Richey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,563
- Owner-occupied
- 56.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.1%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.02
New Port Richey demographics
- Population
- 17,425
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.9%
- Households
- 8,247
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Port Richey ›
Education in New Port Richey
16.2% of adults 25 and older in New Port Richey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Port Richey
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
New Port Richey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Port Richey | 17,425 | $47,606 | $183,100 | $1,193 |
| New Port Richey East | 11,939 | $46,641 | $220,700 | $1,156 |
| Port Richey | 3,364 | $51,121 | $293,100 | $1,027 |
| Elfers | 15,006 | $56,054 | $202,300 | $1,437 |
| Beacon Square | 7,895 | $56,650 | $172,100 | $1,368 |
| Jasmine Estates | 23,571 | $50,718 | $199,500 | $1,457 |
| Holiday | 22,785 | $48,186 | $170,100 | $1,239 |
| Key Vista | 1,418 | $75,114 | $375,700 | — |
| River Ridge | 5,149 | $102,798 | $327,000 | $2,194 |
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What is the median household income in New Port Richey, FL?
The median household income in New Port Richey is $47,606, 36% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Port Richey?
The median home value in New Port Richey is $183,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in New Port Richey?
The median gross rent in New Port Richey is $1,193 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is New Port Richey, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in New Port Richey?
The median age in New Port Richey is 53.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in New Port Richey?
The average commute to work in New Port Richey is 28 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Port Richey?
The unemployment rate in New Port Richey is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Port Richey?
16.2% of adults in New Port Richey have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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