New Port Richey

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New Port Richey, FL Area Guide

One of Florida's riverside gems

Suburban Coastal Beaches Community

New Port Richey, situated along Florida's Gulf Coast, combines historic architecture with coastal living. Downtown centers around the Pithlachascotee River and Sims Park, where community events bring neighbors together throughout the year. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at the James E. Grey Preserve, while local history comes alive at the West Pasco Historical Society Museum.

Housing options include properties near the historic downtown district and waterfront communities throughout the area. The city's 1920s roots as a Gulf Coast destination remain evident in its architecture and layout. The Richey Suncoast Theatre, a restored 1926 landmark, hosts performances year-round. The Chasco Fiesta, a springtime tradition dating to 1922, features street parades and waterfront celebrations that highlight the community's coastal heritage. Pasco-Hernando State College maintains a presence in the area, while Morton Plant North Bay Hospital serves as a major healthcare facility.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in New Port Richey, FL is $871 for a studio, $1,314 for one bedroom, $1,510 for two bedrooms, and $1,890 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Port Richey has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,314/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$2,179/month
1,425 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,574/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,953/month
1,355 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Port Richey, FL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

48 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

51 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

River Ridge High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

Gulf High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Ridgewood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,133 Students

Plasco Mycroschool

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
  • Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park
  • Anclote Key Preserve State Park
  • Brooker Creek Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • St Pete-Clearwater International
  • Tampa International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.