Population 24,885 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westchase
Household size in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Westchase has 2.49 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
At 41.1, the median age in Westchase is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in the wider Tampa area, where the median age is 43.1. The median age has climbed from 36.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in Westchase, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Westchase has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Westchase
Renters in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.8% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.8% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Westchase is about as common as it is nationally: 36.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Tampa area overall (32.1%). Among homeowners, 28.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Westchase: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Westchase is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Westchase has newer homes than the great majority of Florida cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,411 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,364 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,679 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,306 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$895 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Westchase pays $2,306 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $895 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Westchase
Bachelor's degrees in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.2% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.5% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.3% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Westchase: 64.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 10.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.2% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.6% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Westchase: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.0 points, even as the national rate rose. Westchase has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Westchase has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Westchase compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchase | 2.49 | 41.1 | 6.3% | 36.1% | 4.3% | 2000 | $2,306 | 64.3% | 96.1% | 3.3% |
| Citrus Park | 2.62 | 41.3 | 12.0% | 35.4% | 6.1% | 1994 | $1,956 | 40.7% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| Town 'n' Country | 2.67 | 41.2 | 13.9% | 40.5% | 9.6% | 1983 | $1,744 | 32.2% | 89.2% | 5.0% |
| Oldsmar | 2.55 | 46.4 | 8.2% | 19.2% | 9.9% | 1989 | $1,538 | 41.8% | 96.2% | 5.4% |
| Keystone | 2.79 | 46.8 | 4.8% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 1995 | $2,015 | 55.9% | 97.2% | 2.9% |
| Northdale | 2.69 | 41.1 | 11.9% | 28.5% | 2.3% | 1987 | $1,972 | 45.2% | 95.0% | 3.1% |
| Safety Harbor | 2.46 | 50.5 | 6.5% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 1983 | $2,066 | 46.0% | 95.5% | 3.0% |
| East Lake | 2.51 | 50.0 | 6.4% | 22.3% | 7.7% | 1992 | $2,153 | 49.2% | 94.5% | 2.8% |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | 2.61 | 41.7 | 13.4% | 52.8% | 8.8% | 1978 | $1,541 | 23.8% | 81.3% | 6.6% |
| Lake Magdalene | 2.40 | 41.3 | 11.8% | 28.4% | 6.7% | 1980 | $1,538 | 37.5% | 93.2% | 3.2% |
| Palm Harbor | 2.30 | 52.2 | 7.9% | 21.6% | 12.3% | 1984 | $1,780 | 39.7% | 95.5% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Westchase. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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