Apartments for rent in New Port Richey, FL

New Port Richey, a town in Florida, has a population of just over 15,000. Retirees will fit right in, as they account for 25% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 46, is older than most cities in Florida. Most residents own their homes in New Port Richey, and 44% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $825 a month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Florida. Over the course of a year, renters in New Port Richey will save around $3,900 compared to the state average.

New Port Richey residents have an average commute of about 30 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing way to get to work, opted for by 31% of commuters, while public transportation is not used extensively. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number exceeds the national average.

There are two primary industries in New Port Richey: healthcare and retail. Together, these industries make up 12% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. New Port Richey workers take home an average annual income of just under $44,000, around $23,000 less than the Florida average. New Port Richey's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), New Port Richey has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who have an Associate's degree (8%). Furthermore, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have a Master's degree or Doctorate.