The Town FilesNew Port Richey, Florida
City in Pasco County · population 16,728 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,100
- Household income
- $47,606
- Jan low / Jul high
- 51° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 53.6
New Port Richey is a city of 16,728 people in Pasco County, Florida. The median home is worth $183,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of Florida towns, hipper than 86% of Florida towns, more walkable than 81% of Florida towns.
How New Port Richey ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Port Richey is worth $183,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $47,606, which is more affordable than 73% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,193 a month. 56.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Port Richey | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,193 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $47,606 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 56.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.8% | — |
Who lives in New Port Richey
| People | New Port Richey | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 12.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in New Port Richey
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 50.7°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Port Richey since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 1992 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 28, 1998.
Severe weather in Pasco County since 1996
Pasco County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Pasco County
Pasco County had 145,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,908 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in New Port Richey itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in New Port Richey
29 public schools with 17,152 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,814 | 22.4 |
| GULF HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,532 | 18.2 |
| RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,066 | 18.7 |
| ODESSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,046 | 16.3 |
| DAYSPRING ACADEMY (charter) | K-12 | 943 | 15.7 |
| GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 858 | 17.9 |
| RICHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 767 | 14.8 |
| WENDELL KRINN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 711 | 19.8 |
| BAYONET POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 662 | 18.4 |
| SCHRADER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 602 | 14.7 |
| CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 595 | 16.1 |
| MOON LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 593 | 16.0 |
Towns near New Port Richey
- New Port Richey East, FL1.8 mi · 11,015 people · home $220,700
- Port Richey, FL2.0 mi · 3,052 people · home $293,100
- Elfers, FL2.3 mi · 14,573 people · home $202,300
- Beacon Square, FL3.2 mi · 8,320 people · home $172,100
- Jasmine Estates, FL3.8 mi · 21,525 people · home $199,500
- Holiday, FL4.4 mi · 24,939 people · home $170,100
- River Ridge, FL5.8 mi · 5,107 people · home $327,000
- Bayonet Point, FL5.9 mi · 26,713 people · home $177,000
New Port Richey questions
Is New Port Richey, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Port Richey scores better for retirees than 40% of Florida towns and quieter than 38%. 29.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.6).
How much does a house cost in New Port Richey?
The median owner-occupied home in New Port Richey is valued at $183,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,606, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,193 a month.
What is the weather like in New Port Richey?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 50.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does New Port Richey get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Port Richey since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 1992. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)