Storage Units Near Port Richey

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Port Richey.

About Port Richey, FL

Port Richey is in Pasco County on the western coast of Florida. If you take Florida Highway 589 (a toll road) from Tampa going north, you can reach Port Richy by driving around 42 miles in about 45 minutes. The 2020 U.S. Census counted 3,052 people living there now. There are another 16,728 living in the adjacent New Port Richey, a separate town.

Port Richey is best known for its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, providing residents and visitors with easy access to the ocean. From 1979 to 2002, the famous singer Johnny Cash owned a home there on the lovely Pithlachascotee River that runs through the town.

The city is known for its beautiful parks and outdoor activities. The town has several parks, including Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, which features hiking, camping, and picnicking. It has a boardwalk with stunning views of the Gulf.

What to do in Port Richey, FL

The city has delicious family-style seafood restaurants and five-star gourmet establishments for fine dining. There are plenty of bars and clubs for those who enjoy the nightlife.

• Shopping: Gulf View Square Mall and the West Pasco Shopping Center is the most popular shopping malls.
• Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park: This park isgreat for nature lovers. Visitors can explore a coastal marsh with wetlands and enjoy various activities such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, and picnicking. A scenic boardwalk also takes visitors through the park, allowing them to observe the abundant wildlife with its captivating sunsets, picturesque views, and tranquil atmosphere.
• Golfing: The area has many golf courses, including The Links at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club and The Meadows Country Club. Both courses offer challenging layouts and well-maintained greens.

Working in Port Richey, FL

Port Richey's local economy depends on tourists to support its hospitality services, healthcare, and construction. The unemployment rate is 5% compared to the national rate of 6%. The median household income is $38,571 per year, much lower than the national median household income of $57,652. The 10-year predicted job growth rate in Port Richey is 44.3%, compared to 33.5% for America.

The most popular industries by number of jobs are building construction (15.6%), healthcare (14.0%), administrative and maintenance services (10.5%), hospitality (7.6%), education (5.7%), finance/insurance (3.8%), and broadcasting/telecommunications (3.8%)

Port Richey, FL Neighborhoods

Port Richey, FL, has luxurious beachfront neighborhoods for those who want a stunning ocean view and inland areas near the river away from the beach.

These three areas have the most expensive homes:

• Martha's Vineyard: Named after the gorgeous coastal area to the north in Massachusetts, Martha's Vineyard Florida-style is just as luxurious. It sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Residents have easy access to all the amenities, including restaurants, shopping, bars, and public parks. The median price for a home is $438,199, which costs more than 60.4% of the neighborhoods across all of Florida. The majority of homes here are large ones and big lots.
• West Port: This area is also on the beach, with water activities available in the Gulf of Mexico. The median house price is $373,512. Having a home with a dock and keeping a boat parked by your house is common. Most of the homes here are owner-occupied and built between 1970 and 1999.
• Jasmine Estates: This neighborhood is worth considering if you prefer to live inland to avoid hurricane risk and save money. It's also close to everything that makes life enjoyable. The median home price is $242,113, less expensive than 78.2% of Floridian neighborhoods, so bargain hunters and retirees love this area.

Port Richey, FL School District

The public schools in Port Richey are supervised by the Pasco County Schools District for grades K-12. The district spends around $10,539 per student, and the student-to-teacher ratio is around 17:1. There are also a few private schools in the area, such as the Bishop Larkin Catholic School (PK to 8th), New Beginnings Baptist Academy (K to 12th), and New Covenant Christian School (K to 8th).

For colleges and universities, there are 48 schools within 100 miles from the tiny Trinity College of Florida (a four-year small private Bible college) to the medium-sized University of Tampa, to the massive Univerity of South Florida, also in Tampa.

Moving to Port Richey, FL

When you move to Port Richey, one of the first things you want to do is connect your utilities. The City of Port Richey Utilities (tel: 727-816-1900) provides water and sewer services. TECO Peoples Gas (tel: 1-877-832-6747) provides natural gas. The Pasco County Electric Cooperative (tel: 800-567-8112) provides electricity. All the major carriers offer cable television, satellite services, telephone, and Internet connections. You can comparison shop on the website highspeedinternet.com.

Port Richey's Parks and Recreation Department maintains the stunning parks on the waterfront, giving residents and visitors a nice place to have a picnic, go for a walk, or a jog, and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. There is a wonderful dog park with lots of fun activities that dogs enjoy.

The Port Richey municipal government comprises a mayor, an assistant mayor, and three city commission members. Each elected member represents a separate district and serves for a two-year term.

Port Richey, FL Housing

The median home price in Port Richey is $244,900. Home prices did not increase from 2022 to 2023 year-over-year. It is still a seller's market, but homes sell at 2.3% below asking prices. The modest housing costs, which are 33% less than the rest of the country, positively impact the cost of living in Port Richey, which is 12.0% lower than the U.S. national average.