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Port richey, FL — ZIP 34668

Population: 49,442 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 34668 (Port richey, FL) is $229,913 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $245,000 after a median 37.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,691/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$229,913

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

37.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$229,913
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
-5.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+174.0%
All-time peak (2024-04)
$250,188
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$245,000
Median list price
$269,900
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
37.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
242
For-sale inventory
413
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
242
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
53 days
New listings (monthly)
105

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,691/mo
1-year rent change
+0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,810/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,310/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,820/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
2
Schools include
FOX HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHASCO MIDDLE SCHOOL, CHASCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DAYSPRING ACADEMY, GULF HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · lightning: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Stauffer Chemical Co. (Tarpon Springs) (10.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
323
Days with Moderate air quality
42
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
638
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,089
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,350

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Hidden Lake Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tampa International Airport (TPA) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH NORTH PINELLAS, MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+9,648 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
8.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,190
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
76.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
124,557
Average weekly wage
$995
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,467

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 34668State medianUS median
Median home value$229,913$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$245,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market38 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,691/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,190$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 34668?
$229,913.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 34668?
$245,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 34668?
Median days on market: 37.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 34668?
Typical rent: $1,691/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 34668?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is ZIP 34668 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 34668?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 34668?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 34668?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 34668?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 34668 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 34668?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 34668?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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