Living in Westchase, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westchase · Census data 2020–2024
Westchase has 24,885 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $124,434 (67% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $559,500, the median rent is $2,174/month.
Westchase at a glance
- Population
- 24,885
- Median age
- 40.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $124,434State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $559,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,174/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Westchase a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 67% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Westchase
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westchase the median home value is $559,500, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,174 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,651 a month in housing costs.
Westchase median household income
The median household income in Westchase is $124,434 and the income per person is $67,586. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Westchase: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,473
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.47
Westchase demographics
- Population
- 24,885
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 10,057
- Foreign-born
- 23.4%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westchase ›
Education in Westchase
64.4% of adults 25 and older in Westchase have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 23.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westchase
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 31.6%
- Drive alone
- 60.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Westchase vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchase | 24,885 | $124,434 | $559,500 | $2,174 |
| Citrus Park | 28,804 | $93,457 | $385,000 | $1,891 |
| Town 'n' Country | 85,928 | $73,538 | $337,100 | $1,734 |
| Oldsmar | 14,904 | $88,333 | $380,300 | $1,427 |
| Keystone | 25,858 | $161,056 | $653,500 | $2,238 |
| Carrollwood | 36,725 | $81,959 | $384,600 | $1,715 |
| Northdale | 25,710 | $94,926 | $418,900 | $1,797 |
| Safety Harbor | 17,033 | $106,830 | $454,000 | $1,743 |
| East Lake | 33,283 | $99,333 | $488,000 | $1,942 |
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What is the median household income in Westchase, FL?
The median household income in Westchase is $124,434, 67% higher 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 Westchase?
The median home value in Westchase is $559,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Westchase?
The median gross rent in Westchase is $2,174 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Westchase, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 67% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westchase?
The median age in Westchase is 40.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Westchase?
The average commute to work in Westchase is 28 minutes; 31.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westchase?
The unemployment rate in Westchase is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westchase?
64.4% of adults in Westchase 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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