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Port Richey, FL


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Port Richey, Florida

Port Richey, Florida, in Pasco county, is 13 miles N of Palm Harbor, Florida (center to center) and 27 miles NW of Tampa, Florida. The city is in the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater area. There are 3,021 residents in Port Richey.

The People and Families of Port Richey

In Port Richey, about 49% of adults are married. In Port Richey, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in Port Richey than in most cities. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Richey had a median family income of $40,050.

Political Inclinations

Port Richey folks tended to give their money ($14,975) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Port Richey Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Port Richey that were owner-occupied was 69%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Port Richey.

Commuting

In Port Richey, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Port Richey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Port Richey Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Port Richey, FL

Comparing Port Richey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens108
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity72
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built96
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime14
Low Property Crime11

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