The Town FilesPort Richey, Florida
City in Pasco County · population 3,052 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $293,100
- Household income
- $51,121
- Jan low / Jul high
- 51° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 49.4
Port Richey is a city of 3,052 people in Pasco County, Florida. The median home is worth $293,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more seaside character than 83% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 78% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 74% of Florida towns.
How Port Richey ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Port Richey is worth $293,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $51,121, which is more affordable than 22% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,027 a month. 63.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Port Richey | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $293,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,027 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $51,121 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 63.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 16.3% | — |
Who lives in Port Richey
| People | Port Richey | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 14.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 24.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Port Richey
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 50.7°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Richey since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 1992 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 28, 1998.
Severe weather in Pasco County since 1996
Pasco County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Pasco County
Pasco County had 145,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,908 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Port Richey itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Port Richey
5 public schools with 2,955 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GULF HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 742 | 16.1 |
| FOX HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 683 | 17.1 |
| CHASCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 636 | 13.0 |
| CHASCO MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 632 | 16.6 |
| DAYSPRING JAZZ (charter) | K-5 | 262 | 17.5 |
Towns near Port Richey
- New Port Richey, FL2.0 mi · 16,728 people · home $183,100
- New Port Richey East, FL2.0 mi · 11,015 people · home $220,700
- Jasmine Estates, FL2.6 mi · 21,525 people · home $199,500
- Elfers, FL4.2 mi · 14,573 people · home $202,300
- Bayonet Point, FL4.4 mi · 26,713 people · home $177,000
- Beacon Square, FL4.7 mi · 8,320 people · home $172,100
- River Ridge, FL6.1 mi · 5,107 people · home $327,000
- Hudson, FL6.2 mi · 12,944 people · home $269,200
Port Richey questions
Is Port Richey, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Port Richey scores better for retirees than 51% of Florida towns and quieter than 52%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.4).
How much does a house cost in Port Richey?
The median owner-occupied home in Port Richey is valued at $293,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,121, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $1,027 a month.
What is the weather like in Port Richey?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 50.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Port Richey get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Richey since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 1992. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)