Pasco County, Florida
Pasco County
Pasco County is part of the Tampa Bay region of Florida, along with Manatee, Polk, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, Citrus and Sarasota counties. Pasco County lists agri-business, logistics, defense, and medical/biomedical/life sciences as its targeted industries. Pasco County's largest public sector employers are Pasco County School District, Pasco County Government, Pasco County Sheriff, State of Florida, and the Federal Government. Main private sector employers are Pall Aeropower Corporation; Zephyrhills Spring Water Co; VLOC, Subsidiary of II-VI, Inc; Zephy Egg LLC, and Preferred Materials, Inc. Pasco County cities include Aripeka, Bayonet Point, Crystal Springs, Dade City (County Seat), Elfers, Gulf Harbors, Holiday, Hudson, Lacoochee, New Port Richey, Odessa, Port Richey, San Antonio, Trinity, and Zephyrhills.
Pasco County Florida Cities
There are 16 cities in Pasco County Florida. These are listed below. Click on a link for details.
Aripeka, Crystal Springs, Dade City, Elfers, Holiday, Hudson, Lacoochee, Land O Lakes, New Port Richey, Port Richey, Saint Leo, San Antonio, Spring Hill, Trilby, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills,
Pasco County has a population of approximately 470,391 people. The population increased 1.2% from 2010 to 2012. This compared to a 2.7% increase for the State of Florida and a 1.7% increase for the country as a whole. Pasco County is 746.89 square miles and had a population density of 622.2 Persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.
There are 231,008 housing units in Pasco County (a housing unit is defined by the US Census Bureau as a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room that is occupied as separate living quarters.) Pasco County has a 78.3% homeownership rate compared to Florida's rate of 69.0%. Pasco County's medium household income in 2011 was $44,103, which is lower than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827.
| Region | Population 2012 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 313,914,040 | $14,025,202 | 1.7% | $52,762 | 132,312,404 | $186,200 |
| Florida | 19,317,568 | $630,738 | 2.7% | $47,827 | 9,026,965 | $188,600 |
| Pasco County | 470,391 | $6,731 | 1.2% | $44,103 | 231,008 | $145,100 |
14.0% of the population in Pasco County lives below the poverty line, compared to 14.7% in Florida and 14.3% nationwide. Additional Information:
- Pasco County Census Data
- University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research - Pasco County
Pasco County Economic Activity
The U.S. Bureau of the Census, Economic , 2007 calculated the total value manufacturing, merchant wholesaler, retail sales and food service sales in Pasco County. The Census measured activity of large and medium-sized firms during calendar year 2007. It does not include every aspect of the economy but can be used as a measure of economic activity.
At $6,731 million, Pasco County's economic activity represents 1.07% of the Florida economy.
| Activity | Value (Millions) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers shipments | $745 | 11.1% |
| Merchant wholesaler sales | $807 | 12.0% |
| Retail sales | $4,746 | 70.5% |
| Accommodation and food services sales | $432 | 6.4% |
| Total | $6,731 | 100% |
Pasco County Regional Comparisons
Pasco County is located in the Tampa Bay Region. This region is responsible for 22.6% of Florida's economic activity. Pasco County represents 4.7% of the region's economy.
| Region | Population 2012 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus County | 139,360 | $1,515 | -1.3% | $38,189 | 78,423 | $134,800 |
| Hernando County | 173,422 | $2,311 | 0.4% | $42,700 | 84,887 | $145,000 |
| Pasco County | 470,391 | $6,731 | 1.2% | $44,103 | 231,008 | $145,100 |
| Hillsborough County | 1,277,746 | $48,928 | 3.9% | $50,195 | 540,190 | $185,900 |
| Pinellas County | 921,319 | $37,192 | 0.5% | $45,891 | 504,146 | $172,900 |
| Polk County | 616,158 | $27,540 | 2.3% | $44,398 | 281,004 | $133,200 |
| Manatee County | 333,895 | $9,029 | 3.4% | $48,181 | 173,660 | $195,300 |
| Sarasota County | 386,147 | $9,371 | 1.8% | $49,212 | 229,346 | $213,400 |
| Total | 4,318,438 | $142,617 | 1.5% | $45,359 | 2,122,664 | $165,700 |
Pasco Real Estate
There are 197,998 properties in Pasco County. The following table shows a summary of them based on 2013 sales data.
| Usage Type | Property Count | % | Sales Count | Median Price | Median Price/Ft | Sales From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Property | 0 | 0.00 | 140 | $262,500 | $65 | January 1st, 2013 | September 1st, 2013 |
| Government Property | 1,352 | 0.68 | 8 | $62,500 | $42 | January 1st, 2013 | September 1st, 2013 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 149 | 0.08 | 3 | $16,408,200 | ####### | March 1st, 2013 | September 1st, 2013 |
| Residential Property | 0 | 0.00 | 9,037 | $75,000 | $40 | January 1st, 2013 | October 1st, 2013 |
Commercial Real Estate in Pasco County, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Pasco County are classified as Commercial. 140 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and September 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $117,976,500. The median sales price was $262,500. In 2013 the median sales price for A Class Commercial Property in Pasco County was $245 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $65/ft and C Class $25/ft.
Government Real Estate in Pasco County, Florida
1,352( .68%) of the properties in Pasco County are classified as Government. 8 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and September 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $492,700. The median sales price was $62,500. In 2013 the median sales price for Government Property in Pasco County was $42 per sq ft.
Miscellaneous Real Estate in Pasco County, Florida
149( .08%) of the properties in Pasco County are classified as Miscellaneous. 3 of them sold between March 1st, 2013 and September 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $32,866,400. The median sales price was $16,408,200. In 2013 the median sales price for Miscellaneous Property in Pasco County was ####### per sq ft.
Residential Real Estate in Pasco County, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Pasco County are classified as Residential. 9,037 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and October 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $1,414,837,854. The median sales price was $75,000. In 2013 the median sales price for A Class Residential Property in Pasco County was $73 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $40/ft and C Class $18/ft.
Additional Details:
Pasco Market Data
| Property Usage | Property Count | Total Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 3,490 | 5,159,910 |
| Government Property | 1,236 | 14,304,368 |
| Health Care | 17 | 1,602,319 |
| Hotel & Motel | 49 | 1,296,328 |
| Industrial | 697 | 12,180,533 |
| Land | 20,194 | 14,751,436 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 149 | 276,280 |
| Mobile/Manufactured | 29,085 | 47,571,561 |
| Multifamily | 3,724 | 21,264,750 |
| Office | 1,370 | 7,086,581 |
| Residential | 151,576 | 348,480,004 |
| Retail | 3,218 | 26,902,610 |
| Senior Housing | 71 | 2,945,412 |
| Special Purpose | 665 | 7,097,153 |
| Sports & Entertaining | 120 | 897,864 |