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Living in
Wesley Chapel.
Wesley Chapel is an unincorporated community in Pasco County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel offers suburban living with genuine conveniences if you're willing to accept the trade-offs of Florida's exurban sprawl. The job market is solid with median household income over $107,000 and low unemployment, plus your I-75 corridor position makes reaching Tampa employment centers realistic—though expect a 32-minute average commute. Housing runs $403,700 median for purchase and $2,000 monthly for rent, which reflects the area's desirability but isn't cheap.
Wesley Chapel at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Foreign-Born
18.9%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics18.9% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Wesley Chapel: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wesley Chapel, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (9.8%), and 17.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.4%
of households
Married Couples
58.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.01
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 26% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Wesley Chapel
In Wesley Chapel, rent runs 26% above the FL average, and home values are 12% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,652
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $398,488 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Wesley Chapel and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pasco County, which includes Wesley Chapel, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Wesley Chapel: Pasco County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pasco County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Wesley Chapel 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
Commute31.1 min avg
How Wesley Chapel residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wesley Chapel, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 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.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, which covers Wesley Chapel, runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
218.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
651.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Pasco County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Wesley Chapel, 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
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pasco County, which includes Wesley Chapel, 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
Climate90°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wesley Chapel has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/64°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
72°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
58.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
114
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
108
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 49°F | 3.06" |
| Feb | 73°F | 52°F | 2.38" |
| Mar | 78°F | 55°F | 3.18" |
| Apr | 83°F | 60°F | 3.06" |
| May | 88°F | 66°F | 2.98" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 8.34" |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 8.10" |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 8.28" |
| Sep | 88°F | 71°F | 6.63" |
| Oct | 83°F | 65°F | 3.06" |
| Nov | 77°F | 57°F | 1.86" |
| Dec | 72°F | 52°F | 2.53" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel has 3 hospitals, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
7.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Adventhealth Wesley Chapel
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
North Tampa Behavioral Health
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Tampa
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Tampa
Tampa VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Tampa
Adventhealth Zephyrhills
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12 mi away · Zephyrhills
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.
Education19.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel's student/teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 47.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wesley Chapel (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 37,207 students · in-state tuition $6,410 · 75% graduate · median earnings $63,660 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 1,107 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 20% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 588 students · in-state tuition $21,628 · 56% graduate · median earnings $52,207 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 49 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (49 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
49 mi awayCities Near Wesley Chapel
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wesley Chapel?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wesley Chapel FAQ
Is Wesley Chapel, Florida affordable?⌄
Wesley Chapel's median rent is $2,100/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $107,504/year. Median home value is $403,700.
Is Wesley Chapel, Florida safe?⌄
Wesley Chapel is policed by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 219 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 652 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wesley Chapel, Florida?⌄
Pasco County, which includes Wesley Chapel, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wesley Chapel, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Wesley Chapel is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,100/month and median household income is $107,504/year. The median home value is $403,700. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wesley Chapel, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Wesley Chapel is 31 minutes, which is longer than 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