What are the schools like in Cheval, FL?

Cheval is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The district operates 178 elementary schools, 41 middle schools, and 48 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

What is the median household income in Cheval?

The median household income in Cheval, FL is $79,963 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Cheval, FL?

Cheval has an average high temperature of 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.7 inches.

Cheval, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cheval, FL affordable or expensive?

Cheval's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cheval is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $449,800 and the median rent is $1,285 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cheval, FL?

Cheval has a violent crime rate of 131.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 437.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cheval, FL a Good Place to Live?

Cheval is a small city of 13,189 in Florida, with a median household income of $79,963 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Cheval stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Cheval is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cheval city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.4

Cheval's overall cost of living index is 103.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cheval costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cheval, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$449,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,285	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,963	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cheval's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.1 /100k

Property Crime

437.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cheval is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cheval, FL	National Avg
School District	HILLSBOROUGH	—
Elementary Schools	178	—
Middle Schools	41	—
High Schools	48	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cheval sees average highs of 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 60.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Cheval, FL
Average High — January	71.3°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	60.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Cheval, FL	National Avg
Population	13,189	—
Median Age	39.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.7%	18.9%
Asian	11.6%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Northdale, FL 3 mi Odessa, FL 3 mi Lutz, FL 4 mi Lake Magdalene, FL 5 mi Keystone, FL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Cheval

Cheval, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33558

Cheval vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheval, FL affordable or expensive?

Cheval's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cheval roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $449,800 and median rent is $1,285/month.

What is the crime rate in Cheval, FL?

Cheval's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 437.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cheval?

Public schools in Cheval are operated by HILLSBOROUGH. The district has 178 elementary, 41 middle, and 48 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 56.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cheval, FL a good place to live?

Cheval, FL has a population of 13,189, a median household income of $79,963, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cheval?

Cheval averages 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cheval?

Cheval, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33558.

What is the population of Cheval?

The population of Cheval, Florida is 13,189 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cheval?

Key numbers for living in Cheval: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $449,800, median household income $79,963, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cheval side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.