Living in Port Richey, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Richey · Census data 2020–2024
Port Richey has 3,364 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median household income is $51,121 (31% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $293,100, the median rent is $1,027/month.
Port Richey at a glance
- Population
- 3,364
- Median age
- 49.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $51,121State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $293,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,027/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Port Richey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Port Richey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Richey the median home value is $293,100, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,027 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,842 a month in housing costs.
Port Richey median household income
The median household income in Port Richey is $51,121 and the income per person is $47,538. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Port Richey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,868
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 22.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.27
Port Richey demographics
- Population
- 3,364
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 1,452
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Richey ›
Education in Port Richey
32.9% of adults 25 and older in Port Richey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Richey
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Drive alone
- 61.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Port Richey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Richey | 3,364 | $51,121 | $293,100 | $1,027 |
| New Port Richey | 17,425 | $47,606 | $183,100 | $1,193 |
| New Port Richey East | 11,939 | $46,641 | $220,700 | $1,156 |
| Jasmine Estates | 23,571 | $50,718 | $199,500 | $1,457 |
| Elfers | 15,006 | $56,054 | $202,300 | $1,437 |
| Bayonet Point | 23,822 | $42,524 | $177,000 | $1,336 |
| Beacon Square | 7,895 | $56,650 | $172,100 | $1,368 |
| River Ridge | 5,149 | $102,798 | $327,000 | $2,194 |
| Hudson | 11,254 | $51,513 | $269,200 | $1,044 |
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What is the median household income in Port Richey, FL?
The median household income in Port Richey is $51,121, 31% 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 Port Richey?
The median home value in Port Richey is $293,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Port Richey?
The median gross rent in Port Richey is $1,027 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Port Richey, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Port Richey?
The median age in Port Richey is 49.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Port Richey?
The average commute to work in Port Richey is 30 minutes; 24.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Richey?
The unemployment rate in Port Richey is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Richey?
32.9% of adults in 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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