Westchase, Florida
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| Coordinates: 28°3′10″N 82°36′41″W / 28.05278°N 82.61139°WCoordinates: 28°3′10″N 82°36′41″W / 28.05278°N 82.61139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Government | |
| • President of the Westchase Association[1] | Joaquin Arrillaga[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.8 sq mi (27.9 km2) |
| • Land | 10.7 sq mi (27.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 11,116 |
| • Density | 1,029.3/sq mi (398.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 33626 |
| Area code(s) | 813 |
| FIPS code | 12-76062[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853303[3] |
| Website | westchasewow.com (community magazine) |
Westchase is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,116 as of the 2000 census. The Census area is co-extensive with the ZIP code that serves the area (33626). Westchase is also one of the wealthiest areas of Hillsborough County.
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[edit] Description
Westchase is located halfway between Tampa and Clearwater. Its boundaries include Oldsmar to the west, Keystone to the north, Town 'n' Country to the south and Citrus Park to the east. Westchase Golf Course is a major recreational amenity for the community and the course is open to the public also (www.westchasegc.com).Tampa Bay Downs Horse Racetrack is located on the area's western edge.
[edit] History
Westchase was founded in 1991 with the approval of the County Commissioners of Hillsborough County.
[edit] Geography
Westchase is located at 28°3′10″N 82°36′41″W / 28.05278°N 82.61139°W (28.052799, -82.611352)[4] or about 12 miles northwest of Tampa.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 10.8 square miles (28 km2), of which, 10.8 square miles (28 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.46%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 21,747 people residing in the community. The population density was 2,203 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the community was 82.5% White, 5.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 6.6% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, and 3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.5% of the population.[5]
There were 9,244 households in Westchase. The average household size was 2.55.[6]
The median income for a household in the community was $88,964. The median home value was $326,200.[7]
[edit] The Community
Westchase is organized into 28 neighborhoods...or villages. Some of these villages are organized into even smaller subsections. Each of these villages and their "sub-villages," are represented by a Voting Member and at least one Alternate who are elected annually by the residents of a particular neighborhood. The Voting Member represents the neighborhood homeowners in the Westchase Community Association. Some of the villages also have a website that is maintained by a "village webmaster." Residents are encouraged to participate by attending website committee meetings or providing material to help improve the website to the webmaster.
[edit] The Neighborhoods
- Abbotsford
- Arlington Park
- Bennington
- Berkeley Square
- Brentford
- Bridges
- Castleford
- Chelmsford
- Classic Townhomes of West Park Village
- Enclave
- Glencliff
- Glenfield
- Greens
- Harbor Links/Estates
- Keswick Forest
- Kingsford
- Radcliffe
- Saville Rowe
- Shires
- West Park Village-Single Family Homes
- Stamford
- Townhomes of West Park Village
- Traditional Townhomes of West Park Village
- Tree Tops
- Village Green
- Villas of West Park Village
- Vineyards
- Woodbay
- Worthington
- Wycliff
[edit] West Park Village
Westchase also has a village called West Park, with two town centers. The village has a more vibrant community with people walking to shops, bars, restaurants and village greens.[1] Some of the most highly-rated bars in the Tampa area are located here.[2][3] West Park Village has a distinct look which was inspired by historic Hyde Park in South Tampa. The community is made up of condos, townhomes, villages, homes and apartments with varied resident ages. Offered to residents are planned activities such as a Summer Concert Series and nightly specials at the different village restaurants, and an annual pub crawl.[4]. Westchase ranked as the 26th coolest suburb worth a visit by Travel + Leisure.[8]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Westchase Home". World of WEestchase. http://www.westchasewow.com. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "2010 US Census Data". http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12/1276062.html. Retrieved 1/15/2012.
- ^ "2010 US Census Data". http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12/1276062.html. Retrieved 1/15/2012.
- ^ "2010 US Census Data". http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12/1276062.html. Retrieved 1/15/2012.
- ^ http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/coolest-suburbs-worth-a-visit/26
