Westchase, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Westchase, FL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Westchase | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,886 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2318.7 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.01% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.6 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,057 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Westchase grew by 22.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,886 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Westchase is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.6% of residents. That is 6.0 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,357 17.5% -1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,621 26.6% +6.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,748 23.1% +2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,061 12.3% -7.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Florida, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.4% of the people living in Westchase and men 49.6%.
- Women 50.4% Florida 51.0%
- Men 49.6% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
Westchase has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Westchase | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,300 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.55% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Westchase is about 67% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Westchase | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $449,977 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,174 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.9% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Westchase is about 17.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,174 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Westchase spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 223 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Westchase | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.7 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.5 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 223 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,905 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 31.6% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,250 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,582 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Westchase is 27 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
Westchase has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Westchase | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.1% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Westchase has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Westchase | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Westchase, FL Compared With Nearby Cities
Westchase, FL is the smallest of the 5 cities compared here, 24,886 residents against a local median of 32,738. Where Westchase, FL breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 53% above the local median of $293,740 at $449,977.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $124,300 against a local median of $85,804, 45% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 45% above the local median it puts Westchase, FL at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $476,425 on median home price, so Westchase, FL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Westchase, FL has the 3rd highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchase, FL | 24,886 | $124,300 #2/5 | $449,977 #3/5 | 26.7 min #3/5 |
| Citrus Park, FL | 27,910 | $87,436 | $449,980 | 27.6 min |
| Town 'n' Country, FL | 84,768 | $72,958 | $49,025 | 25.5 min |
| Keystone, FL | 26,445 | $158,718 | $137,500 | 30.7 min |
| Carrollwood, FL | 37,566 | $84,172 | $525,449 | 23.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westchase, Florida.
How big is Westchase, Florida by population?
About 24,886 people live in Westchase, Florida, in 10,057 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 40.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Westchase, Florida mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Westchase, Florida has 2,319 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 27 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Westchase, Florida?
The median home costs 3.6 times the median household income ($449,977 against $124,300), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,174 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Westchase, Florida?
Unemployment in Westchase, Florida is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Westchase, Florida have a college degree?
57.1% of adults in Westchase, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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