Westchase, Florida
Westchase is a community of 24,885 people in Hillsborough County, Florida, founded in 1991.
Why visit Westchase
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 74 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Big Cat Rescue, Regal Citrus Park, Upper Tampa Bay Park and Countryway Golf Club.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 53°F.
Weather in Westchase
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westchase
Westchase is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Westchase had a population of 25,952. The census area encompasses most of the 33626 ZIP code area.
From the Wikipedia article Westchase, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks3
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Upper Tampa Bay Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Archaeological site in Florida, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes74
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.5 mi
11950 Sheldon Road, Tampa
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Señor Tequila Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
12950 Race Track Road, Tampa
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Sushi Alive
Restaurant · Sushi, Asian · 1.7 mi
13234 Race Track Road, Tampa
Mo-Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-23:00; Sa...
Zen Bistro Grill & Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.3 mi
9620 West Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa
11:30-23:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.8 mi
13833 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Burger 21
Restaurant · Burger · 1.3 mi
9664 West Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa
11:00-10:00
62 more on the map.
History
Westchase was founded and constructed on April 15, 1991 with the approval of the Hillsborough County commissioners, and the area went on new development on September 15, 1991.
From the History section of Westchase, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship10
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
9060 Westwind Drive, Tampa
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Healthcare6
Map of Westchase
195 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 53°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 56°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 59°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 65°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 71°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 77°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 9.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 75°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 69°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 61°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 74°F | 56°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tampa Intl Ap Gsn 72211 (8 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
Hillsborough County has had 30 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
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Citrus Park 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Town 'n' Country 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Oldsmar 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Keystone 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Carrollwood 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Northdale 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Safety Harbor 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Egypt Lake-Leto 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- East Lake 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Lake Magdalene 8 mi east, about 13 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
- Aerial view of Oldsmar and Westchase, Florida, Wknight94 talk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Upper Tampa Bay Park entr06, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AnhingaFemale, Polinova, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cooking tea, Sujeetpoudel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Savin 3150e DNP (4323700655), Chan Bliss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- May 1986 - Fl 01, jlwelsh, CC BY 2.0
- May 1986 - Fl 02, jlwelsh, CC BY 2.0
- Tampa Big Cat Rescue Tour Guide, Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Injured horse in racetrack trailer, User:JGHowes , photographer., Attribution
- Aerial view of Oldsmar, Florida, Wknight94 talk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HSI IPR Seizure (50904895241), usicegov, Public domain
- Motorcycle 2017 octane, Kdavis34448, CC BY-SA 4.0
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