The Town FilesWesley Chapel, Florida
Community in Pasco County · population 64,866 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $403,700
- Household income
- $107,504
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 37.1
Wesley Chapel is a community of 64,866 people in Pasco County, Florida. The median home is worth $403,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 91% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Florida towns, more upscale than 88% of Florida towns.
How Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel is worth $403,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $107,504, which is more affordable than 73% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,100 a month. 77.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wesley Chapel | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $403,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,100 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $107,504 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 77.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Wesley Chapel
| People | Wesley Chapel | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.9% | — |
| Work from home | 26.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Wesley Chapel
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 49.4°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wesley Chapel since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on December 25, 2006 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 18, 2003.
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 Wesley Chapel itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Wesley Chapel
19 public schools with 20,177 students, about 19.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,183 | 24.5 |
| CYPRESS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,910 | 22.5 |
| WESLEY CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,886 | 21.4 |
| DR. JOHN LONG MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,409 | 22.0 |
| THOMAS E. WEIGHTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,301 | 20.3 |
| CYPRESS CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,297 | 19.7 |
| PINECREST ACADEMY WESLEY CHAPEL (charter) | K-8 | 1,259 | 19.1 |
| INNOVATION PREPARATORY ACADEMY (charter) | K-8 | 1,169 | 20.2 |
| WIREGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,000 | 16.4 |
| WATERGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 939 | 16.2 |
| DOUBLE BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 857 | 16.2 |
| NEW RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 808 | 15.5 |
Towns near Wesley Chapel
- Pebble Creek, FL3.5 mi · 9,624 people · home $435,900
- Pasadena Hills, FL6.9 mi · 11,120 people · home $338,900
- Zephyrhills West, FL7.0 mi · 5,533 people · home $90,800
- Land O' Lakes, FL7.8 mi · 35,929 people · home $377,400
- Zephyrhills South, FL7.9 mi · 4,985 people · home $49,800
- Zephyrhills, FL8.8 mi · 17,194 people · home $224,700
- Lutz, FL9.2 mi · 23,707 people · home $486,500
- Zephyrhills North, FL9.8 mi · 2,663 people · home $102,100
Wesley Chapel questions
Is Wesley Chapel, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wesley Chapel scores better for retirees than 51% of Florida towns and quieter than 31%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Wesley Chapel?
The median owner-occupied home in Wesley Chapel is valued at $403,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,504, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $2,100 a month.
What is the weather like in Wesley Chapel?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 49.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Wesley Chapel get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wesley Chapel since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on December 25, 2006. 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)