Port Richey, Florida

About Port Richey

Port Richey is a small town in central Florida, home to 3,637 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Port Richey is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,638 residents per square mile.

📰 Port Richey News Today

• Man fatally stabbed in New Port Richey, police say WFLA · Aug 18
• New Port Richey stabbing leaves man dead; suspect wanted for murder: Police FOX 13 Tampa Bay · Aug 16
• 5202 Lofton Dr, New Port Richey, FL 34652 Realtor.com · Aug 18
• New Port Richey police searching for man they say stabbed, killed person overnight wtsp.com · Aug 16
• Joel Friedman Obituary (1946 - 2026) - Port Richey, FL - Tampa Bay Times Legacy obituary · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Port Richey Unique

• The only place in America named Port Richey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Port Richey

• Bob Evans — american
• Golden Corral — american
• Hooter's of Port Richey
• Red Lobster — seafood
• Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill - Port Richey

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Port Richey

• Pinehill Park reviews ★
• Brasher Park reviews ★
• Port Richey Waterfront Park reviews ★
• Robert K Rees Memorial Park reviews ★
• Russ Park reviews ★
• Wilmslow Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Port Richey

• CHASCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• CHASCO MIDDLE SCHOOL
• DAYSPRING JAZZ
• FOX HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• GULF HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Port Richey

🏘️ Nearby Communities