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Living in
Westchase.
Westchase is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Westchase
Westchase is an unincorporated, master-planned community in northwest Hillsborough County, and it's a popular choice for families in the Tampa area. Incomes are high: the median household income is $124,434, about 54% above the national median, and 64% of adults hold a college degree. About 32% of workers do their jobs from home.
Westchase at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
23.4%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.4% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Westchase: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Westchase, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (12.9%), and 15.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
15.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.1%
of households
Married Couples
55.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
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 30% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Westchase
In Westchase, rent runs 30% above the FL average, and home values are 56% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,259
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $551,374 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Westchase and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hillsborough County, which includes Westchase, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Westchase: Hillsborough County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hillsborough County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Westchase is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Westchase 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 Westchase residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Westchase, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 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 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, which covers Westchase, runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
126
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
435.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hillsborough, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hillsborough County, which includes Westchase, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $276,000 |
| 2023 | 5 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60.1M |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $570,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $611,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $315,000 |
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
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Westchase is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hillsborough County, which includes Westchase, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Westchase is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 55°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Westchase has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 55°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/65°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/68°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/55°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
58.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
94
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 53°F | 2.65" |
| Feb | 74°F | 56°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 78°F | 59°F | 2.52" |
| Apr | 83°F | 65°F | 2.55" |
| May | 88°F | 71°F | 2.60" |
| Jun | 91°F | 75°F | 7.37" |
| Jul | 91°F | 77°F | 7.75" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 9.03" |
| Sep | 90°F | 75°F | 6.09" |
| Oct | 86°F | 69°F | 2.34" |
| Nov | 79°F | 61°F | 1.40" |
| Dec | 74°F | 56°F | 2.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Westchase
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Westchase's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Carrollwood
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Tampa
St Josephs Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Tampa
Adventhealth North Pinellas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 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.
Education19.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Westchase
Westchase's student/teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 64.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Westchase (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 nonprofit · 4-year · 10,572 students · in-state tuition $35,744 · 64% graduate · median earnings $69,272 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 8,932 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $33,775 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
13.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,465 students · in-state tuition $18,790 · 60% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (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 for-profit · 4-year · 388 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 45% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (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, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Westchase
Westchase has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
37 mi awayPublic Libraries in Westchase
Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library
11211 Countryway Boulevard, Tampa
Cities Near Westchase
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Westchase?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Westchase FAQ
Is Westchase, Florida affordable?⌄
Westchase's median rent is $2,174/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $124,434/year. Median home value is $559,500.
Is Westchase, Florida safe?⌄
Westchase is policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 126 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 436 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Westchase, Florida?⌄
Hillsborough County, which includes Westchase, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Westchase, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Westchase is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,174/month and median household income is $124,434/year. The median home value is $559,500. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Westchase, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Westchase 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