Living in Zephyrhills West, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Zephyrhills West · Census data 2020–2024
Zephyrhills West has 5,980 residents with a median age of 64.2. The median household income is $51,992 (30% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $90,800, the median rent is $1,127/month.
Zephyrhills West at a glance
- Population
- 5,980
- Median age
- 64.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $51,992State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $90,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,127/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Zephyrhills West a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Zephyrhills West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Zephyrhills West the median home value is $90,800, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month, which is 36.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,146 a month in housing costs.
Zephyrhills West median household income
The median household income in Zephyrhills West is $51,992 and the income per person is $39,726. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Zephyrhills West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,268
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 28.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.96
Zephyrhills West demographics
- Population
- 5,980
- Median age
- 64.2
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 49%
- Households
- 3,050
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 20.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Zephyrhills West ›
Education in Zephyrhills West
14.4% of adults 25 and older in Zephyrhills West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Zephyrhills West
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Zephyrhills West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyrhills West | 5,980 | $51,992 | $90,800 | $1,127 |
| Zephyrhills South | 5,008 | $42,454 | $49,800 | $926 |
| Zephyrhills | 19,668 | $52,108 | $224,700 | $1,148 |
| Zephyrhills North | 2,831 | $52,228 | $102,100 | $1,515 |
| Pasadena Hills | 13,505 | $84,821 | $338,900 | $1,167 |
| Crystal Springs | 1,298 | $62,375 | $142,600 | — |
| Wesley Chapel | 76,011 | $107,504 | $403,700 | $2,100 |
| St. Leo | 1,985 | $96,389 | $520,800 | — |
| Dade City | 8,152 | $70,107 | $240,800 | $1,061 |
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What is the median household income in Zephyrhills West, FL?
The median household income in Zephyrhills West is $51,992, 30% 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 Zephyrhills West?
The median home value in Zephyrhills West is $90,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Zephyrhills West?
The median gross rent in Zephyrhills West is $1,127 per month, about 36.4% of household income.
Is Zephyrhills West, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Zephyrhills West?
The median age in Zephyrhills West is 64.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Zephyrhills West?
The average commute to work in Zephyrhills West is 29 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Zephyrhills West?
The unemployment rate in Zephyrhills West is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Zephyrhills West?
14.4% of adults in Zephyrhills West 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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