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Monday, March 11, 2013

Psst, Your Westchase Neighbors May Be Paying Less Rent

The median monthly rent prices for the Westchase area vary widely. In all, they are much higher than other nearby areas.

Westchase residents are proud of their well-manicured lawns, tons of diverse activities and great local schools.  For those who rent homes, apartments and condos in Westchase, the amenities come at a cost, but how does that cost stack up against some nearby neighborhoods? Thanks to the efforts of the website Rich Blocks, Poor Blocks, we have the answers to that question. Using Census data from the 2007-2011 American Community Survey, it's tracked the median monthly rent for neighborhoods and cities all over the United States. The data is represented in a color-coded map, with red shades representing higher rent and lighter tones showing lower rent. Different sections of town are divided up according to Census tracts. The data shows that of…

Friday, February 22, 2013

Rich Block, Poor Block: How Does Westchase Compare?

Check out the map to compare income levels in neighborhoods throughout Westchase, and the rest of the country.

Anyone who justs drives through or stops by Westchase is bound to notice that it is more wealthy than the average part of Tampa Bay.  But how different is Westchase from its neighbors?  And is there an income disparity in different parts of town? Thanks to the efforts of the website Rich Blocks, Poor Blocks, we have the answers to those questions. Using Census data from the 2007-2011 American Community Survey, it's tracked the median household income for neighborhoods and cities all over the United States. The data is represented in a color-coded map, with green shades representing higher incomes and red tones showing lower incomes. Different sections of town are divided up according to Census tracts. The data shows that of Westchase's two…

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