Westchase, Westchase FL — neighborhood review

Westchase, FL

Westchase · FL 33626

Updated August 10, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$750K

Median Price

Walk Score

7.1/10

Schools

25 min

to Tampa

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
BSafety
78/100
B-Schools
71/100
B+Quietness
80/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score60/100

Our Take

Westchase offers a solid, family‑friendly environment with excellent schools and a relatively short drive to downtown Tampa. It’s a bit car‑centric and pricey, but the overall livability is solid for most people looking to settle in the area.

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The Good

  • Top‑rated public schools and numerous private options
  • Convenient 25‑minute commute to downtown Tampa
  • Abundant parks and recreational trails
  • High median household income signals a strong local economy

Real Talk

  • !Walk Score of 0 means you’ll need a car for most errands
  • !HOA fees in the master‑planned community can add several hundred dollars per month
  • !Traffic can be heavy on peak commute times
  • !Home values have risen sharply, so buying can be expensive
  • $Monthly HOA fee (~$350–$400)
  • $Higher property tax rate for the area
  • $Home insurance costs are above the national average due to local weather patterns

Best For

Families with childrenProfessionals who commute to TampaHomebuyers looking for quality schoolsRetirees wanting a quiet, affluent suburb

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Westchase, FL

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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