Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
27%
New Port Richey, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,299
Population
18,704
Renter Mix
47% Rent
One of Florida's riverside gems
Suburban
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Coastal
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Beaches
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.
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A historical mural adorns downtown New Port Richey.
Glassy water flows along the Cotee River in New Port Richey.
Locals can walk the trails at James E. Grey Preserve near New Port Richey.
Downtown New Port Richey is a beautiful place for a stroll as the sun sets.
The Cotee River runs through downtown New Port Richey, a vibrant community.
Downtown New Port Richey is the pride of Pasco County and welcomes everybody.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,619
Average: $57,918
Education
3,023
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,301
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Port Richey has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in New Port Richey, FL is $896 for a studio, $1,299 for one bedroom, $1,511 for two bedrooms, and $1,940 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Port Richey has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,299/month
724 Sq Ft
House
$2,173/month
1,400 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,501/month
938 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,954/month
1,443 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Port Richey, FL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
536 Students
Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts
Public
Grades K-8
428 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
862 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
584 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
502 Students
Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts
Public
Grades K-8
428 Students
Public
Grades K-8
288 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,027 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
759 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
595 Students
Wendell Krinn Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
799 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
1,753 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,502 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,066 Students
Pepin Academies Of Pasco County
Public
Grades K-12
314 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
- Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park
- Anclote Key Preserve State Park
- Brooker Creek Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.