New Port Richey, Florida
New Port Richey is a city of 17,425 people in Pasco County, Florida, founded in 1915.
Why visit New Port Richey
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Richey Suncoast Theatre, Hacienda Hotel, Charles B. Anderson House and Sims Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 51°F.
Weather in New Port Richey
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About New Port Richey
New Port Richey is a city in Pasco County, Florida, United States. It is a suburban city included in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population is estimated at about 18,811 as of 2026.
From the Wikipedia article New Port Richey, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Richey Suncoast Theatre
Cinema and theater
Theater and former movie theater in New Port Richey, Florida, United States
6237 Grand Boulevard, New Port Richey
Museums and landmarks6
Hacienda Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Hotel in New Port Richey, Florida, United States of America
5621 Main Street, New Port Richey
Charles B. Anderson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
United States historic place
Samuel Baker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
House in Pasco County, Florida
West Pasco Historical Society Museum and Library
Museum · 0.4 mi
History museum in New Port Richey, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Sims Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Park in New Port Richey, Florida, United States
Restaurants and cafes38
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
5341 US Highway 19, New Port Richey
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Rose's Bistro off Main
Cafe
6238 Grand Boulevard
Mo-Th 08:00-19:00; Fr, Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Delicias Latinas
Restaurant · Cuban · 0.5 mi
5421 Main Street, New Port Richey
Hooter's of Port Richey
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-23:00
26 more on the map.
History
By 1914 the area around Orange Lake was being called "New Port Richey" and the older part of Port Richey was called "Old Port Richey." On February 20, 1915 an application was made for a separate post office in New Port Richey. Later the same year the post office was established for the residents of the southern part of Port Richey. The post office was named New Port Richey, and the name became official. The first postmaster was Gerben DeVries. The growth of the city came about after George Sims purchased the Port Richey Land Company. He built a home in New Port Richey in 1916.
The first Chasco Fiesta was held in 1922. It included a pageant where they reenacted the DeValla expedition. The fiesta was an annual event until World War II. The fiesta was revived in 1945 by the Junior Women's Club. The event was fully revived in 1947 when the Chasco Club handed the festival over to the city.
On October 24, 1924, New Port Richey was incorporated. The first mayor was Dr. Elroy M. Avery, an educator, historian, and prolific author who came to New Port Richey from Cleveland after he retired in 1919.
The first act of the city council was on December 2, 1924. In the act, city council accepted Enchantment Park as a gift from George Sims. The park was renamed Sims Park.
From the History section of New Port Richey, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Comfort Inn & Suites New Port Richey Downtown District
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
6206 US Highway 19, New Port Richey
Green Key Beach Motel
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
6434 US Highway 19, New Port Richey
Churches and places of worship28
New Port Richey Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.7 mi
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Athenian Academy of Technology And The Arts
School · 3.3 mi
3118 Seven Springs Blvd, New Port Richey
Healthcare7
HCA Florida - Trinity West Hospital Behavoral Health
Hospital · 0.8 mi
5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey
Map of New Port Richey
171 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 51°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 72°F | 54°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 76°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 63°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 9.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 9.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 74°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 67°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 76°F | 59°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 71°F | 54°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tarpon Spgs Sewage Plt Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pasco County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clearwater Executive Airport (CLW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Elfers 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Jasmine Estates 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Holiday 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Bayonet Point 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Hudson 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- East Lake 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Keystone 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Cheval 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Dunedin 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Citrus Park 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NPR Main Street Bridge Tower, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Port Richey City Hall and Library, 1988, The Bushranger, CC0
- City of New Port Richey corner, Ryan Watern1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Port Richey, USA, Axelspace Corporation, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N-P-R Hacienda Hotel01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Elfers Anderson House01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Elfers Baker House01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Meighan Theatre, Karm Atwin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- N-P-R WPHS museum-library01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thehaciendanpr2, Thehaciendanpr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carbondale Fire Department No. 5 (33286220520), Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
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