What are the schools like in Westchase, FL?

Westchase 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 Westchase?

The median household income in Westchase, FL is $114,434 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Westchase, FL?

Westchase has an average high temperature of 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Westchase, FL affordable or expensive?

Westchase's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westchase is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $442,600 and the median rent is $1,915 per month.

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

Westchase 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 Westchase, FL a Good Place to Live?

Westchase is a small city of 24,891 in Florida, with a median household income of $114,434 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

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

All Westchase 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

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

Metric	Westchase, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$442,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,915	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$114,434	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Westchase'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

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

Metric	Westchase, 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	61.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westchase sees average highs of 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 58.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Westchase, FL
Average High — January	71.3°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	58.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Westchase, FL	National Avg
Population	24,891	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.0%	18.9%
Asian	9.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Westchase

Westchase, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33626

Westchase vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westchase, FL affordable or expensive?

Westchase's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Westchase roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $442,600 and median rent is $1,915/month.

What is the crime rate in Westchase, FL?

Westchase'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 Westchase?

Public schools in Westchase are operated by HILLSBOROUGH. The district has 178 elementary, 41 middle, and 48 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 61.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westchase, FL a good place to live?

Westchase, FL has a population of 24,891, a median household income of $114,434, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Westchase?

Westchase averages 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Westchase?

Westchase, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33626.

What is the population of Westchase?

The population of Westchase, Florida is 24,891 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westchase?

Key numbers for living in Westchase: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $442,600, median household income $114,434, 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 Westchase side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.