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Is Wesley Chapel a Good Place to Live? Wesley Chapel, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Wesley Chapel ranks #626 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #277 of 524 smaller cities and #21 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (6.4%, #98 of 524), and trails on long commutes (31.1 min, #444 of 524) and high rents ($2,100/mo, #431 of 524).
Wesley Chapel by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Wesley Chapel's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Wesley Chapel: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Wesley Chapel safe?
What is the cost of living in Wesley Chapel?
Wesley Chapel's cost of living index is 100.9, 1% above the US level of 100 and #710 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,100/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $400,424, 7% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Wesley Chapel | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 100.9#710 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $400,424#627 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,220/mo#807 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $403,700#794 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,100/mo#1137 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.8x#506 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 23.4%#820 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Wesley Chapel housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Wesley Chapel is in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Wesley Chapel safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Wesley Chapel alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Wesley Chapel crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Wesley Chapel?
The median household in Wesley Chapel earns $107,504, 40% above the US figure of $76,827 and 50% above Florida ($71,516). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wesley Chapel | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $107,504#262 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 6.4%#206 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Wesley Chapel?
The median resident of Wesley Chapel is 37.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 47.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #301 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Wesley Chapel | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 37.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 47.8%#301 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 77.1% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Wesley Chapel's schools and health?
Wesley Chapel's 12 public schools graduate 91% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 19.2 students per teacher and $10,007 spent per pupil. 30.3% of adults are obese and 10.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Wesley Chapel | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 91%#291 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 19.2#906 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,007#1145 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 30.3%#410 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.1%#419 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15.7%#363 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 12.2%#889 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 13,303 students are enrolled in Wesley Chapel's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Wesley Chapel?
The average commute in Wesley Chapel is 31.1 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.1% of workers take transit and 26.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Wesley Chapel scores 6.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #1257 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81°F and winters 61.5°F, with 53.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Wesley Chapel | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 31.1 min#1169 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 10.6%#1088 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 60.7% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 26.5% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 6.8#1257 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70 | 49.4 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 73.2 | 52 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 77.5 | 55.3 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 82.6 | 60.3 | 3.1 |
| May | 87.7 | 65.7 | 3 |
| Jun | 89.4 | 71 | 8.3 |
| Jul | 90.1 | 72.6 | 8.1 |
| Aug | 90 | 72.8 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 88.4 | 71.1 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 83.4 | 64.9 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 76.6 | 57 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 72 | 52.2 | 2.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Saint Leo.
| Measure | Wesley Chapel | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 71.9°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 81°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 61.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 53.5 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Saint Leo.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Wesley Chapel?
Pasco County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 93% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Pasco County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 67% of US counties.
| Measure | Wesley Chapel | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 37#190 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.18%#867 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Pasco County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Pasco County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.071% | 89% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0052% | 74% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0033% | 73% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0078% | 46% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.075% | 42% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Wesley Chapel compare with similar-size cities?
Wesley Chapel is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #277 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 76,011.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Chapel, FLPop. 76,011 | #626 | 56.3 | $107,504 | $2,100/mo | no data | 31.1 min |
| Broomfield, COPop. 76,304 | #106 | 68.1 | $123,874 | $2,126/mo | 152 | 25.5 min |
| Pittsburg, CAPop. 76,257 | #996 | 50.1 | $99,861 | $2,264/mo | 440 | 38 min |
| Southfield, MIPop. 76,236 | #933 | 51.2 | $68,166 | $1,340/mo | 585 | 23.7 min |
| Cheektowaga, NYPop. 76,056 | #350 | 60.9 | $68,613 | $1,055/mo | no data | 20.6 min |
| Scranton, PAPop. 76,033 | #800 | 53.3 | $50,739 | $1,048/mo | 327 | 19.3 min |
| Arlington Heights, ILPop. 76,005 | #50 | 70.8 | $116,723 | $1,760/mo | 43 | 27.7 min |
| Pawtucket, RIPop. 75,893 | #549 | 57.3 | $68,310 | $1,208/mo | 224 | 25.6 min |
| Iowa City, IAPop. 75,752 | #437 | 59.3 | $58,546 | $1,094/mo | 257 | 17.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Wesley Chapel compare with the rest of Florida?
Wesley Chapel ranks #21 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 56.3 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 50% above the Florida median. Homes are 7% above the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Alafaya, FLPop. 92,449 | … #17 | 57.0 | $100,950 | $1,999/mo | no data |
| Boynton Beach, FLPop. 81,435 | #18 | 57.0 | $70,074 | $2,041/mo | 176 |
| Palm Bay, FLPop. 130,132 | #19 | 56.9 | $72,614 | $1,601/mo | 275 |
| Sarasota, FLPop. 56,970 | #20 | 56.9 | $72,105 | $1,684/mo | 380 |
| Wesley Chapel, FLPop. 76,011 | #21 | 56.3 | $107,504 | $2,100/mo | no data |
| Clearwater, FLPop. 117,247 | #22 | 56.2 | $66,381 | $1,658/mo | 254 |
| St. Petersburg, FLPop. 262,732 | #23 | 56.1 | $75,192 | $1,663/mo | 492 |
| Miami Beach, FLPop. 82,031 | #24 | 56.0 | $72,856 | $1,826/mo | part year |
| Tampa, FLPop. 401,618 | #25 | 55.8 | $75,475 | $1,701/mo | 334 |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Wesley Chapel among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Wesley Chapel's score calculated?
Wesley Chapel scores 56.3 out of 100, #626 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Wesley Chapel. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
63.0 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Wesley Chapel. Similar-size median 58.9.
64.7 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Wesley Chapel's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
46.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Wesley Chapel's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
54.8 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Wesley Chapel. Similar-size median 56.1.
75.2 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Wesley Chapel. Similar-size median 50.0.
53.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Wesley Chapel's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
30.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
49.4 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Wesley Chapel alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Wesley Chapel.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Wesley Chapel's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Wesley Chapel has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Wesley Chapel
Is Wesley Chapel, FL a good place to live?
Wesley Chapel ranks #626 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #277 of 524 smaller cities and #21 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (6.4%, #98 of 524), and trails on long commutes (31.1 min, #444 of 524) and high rents ($2,100/mo, #431 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Wesley Chapel?
Wesley Chapel's cost of living index is 100.9, 1% above the US level of 100 and #710 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,100/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $400,424, 7% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Wesley Chapel safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Wesley Chapel alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Wesley Chapel crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Wesley Chapel?
The median household in Wesley Chapel earns $107,504, 40% above the US figure of $76,827 and 50% above Florida ($71,516). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Wesley Chapel?
Median rent in Wesley Chapel is $2,100/mo (Census), #1137 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,220/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 23.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Wesley Chapel?
Zillow's typical home value in Wesley Chapel is $400,424, down 2.8% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $403,700.
How are the public schools in Wesley Chapel?
Wesley Chapel's 12 public schools graduate 91% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 19.2 students per teacher and $10,007 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Wesley Chapel?
The average commute is 31.1 minutes, #1169 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 10.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Wesley Chapel?
Wesley Chapel averages 71.9°F over the year, 81°F in summer and 61.5°F in winter, with 53.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Wesley Chapel walkable?
Wesley Chapel scores 6.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1257 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Wesley Chapel at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Pasco County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 67% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Wesley Chapel?
Pasco County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 93% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Wesley Chapel?
Wesley Chapel has 76,011 residents. The median resident of Wesley Chapel is 37.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 47.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #301 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Wesley Chapel compare with the rest of Florida?
Wesley Chapel ranks #21 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 56.3 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 50% above the Florida median. Homes are 7% above the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Wesley Chapel?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Wesley Chapel's population of 76,011 are Broomfield, CO (#106 overall), Pittsburg, CA (#996 overall), Southfield, MI (#933 overall), Cheektowaga, NY (#350 overall), and Scranton, PA (#800 overall). Wesley Chapel is #626.