Westchase

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Westchase, FL Area Guide

The entire Tampa Bay area is at your fingertips from this Hillsborough County suburb

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Racetrack

Westchase is a suburban community in northwest Hillsborough County, positioned about fifteen miles north of both Tampa and Clearwater. Folks in the region commonly know Westchase as the home of the Tampa Bay Downs racetrack, which sits on the west side of town. The prime location makes Westchase a terrific option for folks who work in either neighboring city, while the low crime rate and high-performing schools have made Westchase a popular option for families.

With abundant amenities, including parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, and golf courses, Westchase caters to active lifestyles and outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, the Westchase Town Center provides a diverse range of shopping and dining options.

The community itself is almost entirely residential, with a diverse rental market composed of apartments, condos, and single-family homes to suit any taste. While only a few shops and restaurants are found inside Westchase, several shopping centers can be found nearby along Racetrack Road and Citrus Park Drive, including the popular Westfield Citrus Park mall.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$105,979

Average: $135,913

Education

12,023

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

13,738

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

40-49 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

14%

Housing Distribution

Westchase has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Rogers Park
  • Philippe Park
  • John Chesnut Sr. Park
  • Brooker Creek Preserve
  • Moccasin Lake Nature Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Tampa International
  • St Pete-Clearwater 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.