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New Port Richey.
About
Life in New Port Richey
This is a city built for people who want affordable, quiet suburban living near Tampa without the hustle—and that defines who actually stays here. The median home price around $183,100 and median rent at $1,193 make it genuinely accessible compared to coastal Florida, which means you're not stretching yourself thin just to own a roof. The population skews older—median age of 50.8 years—which shapes the local culture; you'll notice this in the quieter neighborhoods, the strong retiree presence, and a community that values stability over nightlife.
New Port Richey at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
53.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Foreign-Born
9.3%
Broadband Internet
88.6%
of households
Population Growth
+9.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.3% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in New Port Richey: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Port Richey, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (16.4%), and 13.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
11.4%
of residents
65 and Older
29.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
14.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.6%
of households
Married Couples
31.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.02
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 29% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in New Port Richey
In New Port Richey, rent runs 29% below the FL average, and home values are 49% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,308
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $287,036 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in New Port Richey and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pasco County, which includes New Port Richey, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
New Port Richey: Pasco County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pasco County (county-wide) · Annual averages
New Port Richey is about 3% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What New Port Richey Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Commute27.8 min avg
How New Port Richey residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Port Richey, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Port Richey is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
319.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,184.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Port Richey Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pasco County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pasco County, which includes New Port Richey, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Funnel Cloud | $90,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Hail | $11,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $175,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pasco County, county-wide
New Port Richey is about 3% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pasco County, which includes New Port Richey, is typically good — 338 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
338
per year
Moderate Days
26
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pasco County, county-wide
New Port Richey is about 3% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 53°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New Port Richey has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 53°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
71°/53°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 51°F | 3.03" |
| Feb | 72°F | 54°F | 2.51" |
| Mar | 76°F | 58°F | 3.08" |
| Apr | 81°F | 63°F | 2.69" |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 2.35" |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.06" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 9.05" |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 9.66" |
| Sep | 89°F | 74°F | 7.03" |
| Oct | 84°F | 67°F | 3.19" |
| Nov | 76°F | 59°F | 1.90" |
| Dec | 71°F | 54°F | 2.74" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Port Richey
New Port Richey has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Trinity
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Hudson
Adventhealth North Pinellas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Tarpon Springs
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Port Richey
New Port Richey's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Port Richey
New Port Richey has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
50 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Port Richey
New Port Richey Public Library
5939 Main Street, New Port Richey
Cities Near New Port Richey
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to New Port Richey?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
New Port Richey FAQ
Is New Port Richey, Florida affordable?⌄
New Port Richey's median rent is $1,193/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $47,606/year. Median home value is $183,100.
Is New Port Richey, Florida safe?⌄
New Port Richey's violent crime rate was 319 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1185 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Port Richey, Florida?⌄
Pasco County, which includes New Port Richey, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Port Richey, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in New Port Richey is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,193/month and median household income is $47,606/year. The median home value is $183,100. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Port Richey, Florida?⌄
The average commute in New Port Richey is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from