Westchase, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Westchase, Florida
Census-designated place
Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Hillsborough
Government
• Type	Homeowner association
Area
• Total	10.73 sq mi (27.80 km2)
• Land	9.98 sq mi (25.84 km2)
• Water	0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2)
Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	25,952
• Density	2,601.44/sq mi (1,004.46/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	33626
Area code(s)	813
FIPS code	12-76062
GNIS feature ID	1853303

Westchase is a special kind of community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.

In 2020, about 25,952 people lived in Westchase. This number has grown a lot over the years! Most of Westchase is covered by the 33626 ZIP code.

What is Westchase Like?

Westchase is located right in the middle of Tampa and Palm Harbor. It has neighbors like Oldsmar to the west and Citrus Park to the east.

One of the main fun places in Westchase is the Westchase Golf Course. It's a great spot for people who enjoy golf. Also, Tampa Bay Downs, a famous horse racetrack, is very close by.

History of Westchase

Westchase was officially started on April 15, 1991. The local government in Hillsborough County approved its creation. New buildings and homes began to be built there soon after, starting on September 15, 1991.

Where is Westchase Located?

Westchase is in the northwestern part of Hillsborough County. It's about 17 miles northwest of downtown Tampa. To its west, you'll find Pinellas County.

The total area of Westchase is about 10.73 square miles (27.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 9.98 square miles (25.6 square kilometers). The rest is water, making up about 0.76 square miles (2.2 square kilometers).

People Living in Westchase

In 2010, there were 21,747 people living in Westchase. This means there were about 2,203 people living in every square mile.

Most people in Westchase are White (82.5%). There are also many other groups, including African American (5.3%), Asian (6.6%), and people from two or more races (3%). About 15.5% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.

There were 9,244 homes in Westchase. On average, about 2.55 people lived in each home. The average yearly income for a family in Westchase was $88,964. The average value of a home was $326,200.

How Westchase is Managed

Westchase is a planned community. This means it has special rules for how homes and common areas are used. These rules are managed by the Westchase Community Association. It's like a big neighborhood club that helps keep the community nice.

The community is divided into 28 smaller areas called "villages." Each village has people who are chosen to represent them. These representatives help make decisions for the whole community. Some villages even have their own websites!

Community Development Districts

When Westchase was created, it had two special groups called Community Development Districts (CDDs). These groups are like small government bodies. Their job is to take care of the shared areas in the community, like parks and roads. In 2011, the two CDDs decided to join together to work as one.

The Villages of Westchase

Westchase is made up of many different neighborhoods, each with its own name. Here are some of them:

West Park Village

West Park Village is a special part of Westchase. It's designed so you can walk to many places. It has two main centers with shops, restaurants, and open green spaces. You can find different types of homes here, like condos, townhomes, and houses.

This area has a unique look, inspired by the historic Hyde Park in South Tampa. West Park Village often hosts fun events, like summer concerts and special nights at its restaurants. It was even named one of the "coolest suburbs" to visit by Travel + Leisure magazine!

See also

In Spanish: Westchase (Florida) para niños