Port Richey, FL

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):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Port Richey Almanac

Port Richey Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Port Richey Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Port Richey Public Libraries

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Port Richey Hospitals

REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BAYONET POINT
(Proprietary)
14000 FIVAY ROAD
(727) 819-2929
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Port Richey

Port Richey Colleges

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