Wesley Chapel, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Wesley Chapel | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,410 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1552.6 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.81% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 22,586 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wesley Chapel grew by 108.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 66,906 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wesley Chapel has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Wesley Chapel | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,624 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.60% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wesley Chapel is about 50% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Wesley Chapel | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $442,751 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,996 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.1% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wesley Chapel is about 18.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,996 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wesley Chapel spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 258 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wesley Chapel | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.0 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.9 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 258 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,000 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 26.3% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,925 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,583 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Wesley Chapel is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wesley Chapel has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Wesley Chapel | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.9% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.96 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Wesley Chapel has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Wesley Chapel | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.3% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wesley Chapel, Florida.
What is the population of Wesley Chapel, Florida?
The population of Wesley Chapel, Florida is 68,410, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wesley Chapel, Florida?
The population density of Wesley Chapel, Florida is 1552.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wesley Chapel, Florida?
The median household income in Wesley Chapel, Florida is $107,624, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wesley Chapel, Florida?
The median home price in Wesley Chapel, Florida is $442,751, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wesley Chapel, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Wesley Chapel, Florida is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.