Westchase

Westchase

LIVING IN WESTCHASE

Real Estate Prices and Overview

The Bridges / Westchase median real estate price is $449,548, which is more expensive than 69.8% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 69.9% of the neighborhoods in the U.S.

The average rental price in The Bridges / Westchase is currently $2,376, based on NeighborhoodScout’s exclusive analysis. The average rental cost in this neighborhood is higher than 78.1% of the neighborhoods in Florida.

The Bridges / Westchase is a suburban neighborhood (based on population density) located in Tampa, Florida.

The Bridges / Westchase real estate is primarily made up of small (studio to two bedroom) to medium sized (three or four bedroom) apartment complexes/high-rise apartments and single-family homes. Most of the residential real estate is occupied by a mixture of owners and renters. Many of the residences in the The Bridges / Westchase neighborhood are established but not old, having been built between 1970 and 1999. A number of residences were also built between 2000 and the present.

Home and apartment vacancy rates are 8.5% in The Bridges / Westchase. NeighborhoodScout analysis shows that this rate is lower than 51.7% of the neighborhoods in the nation, approximately near the middle range for vacancies.

Notable & Unique Neighborhood Characteristics

Many things matter about a neighborhood, but the first thing most people notice is the way a neighborhood looks and its particular character. For example, one might notice whether the buildings all date from a certain time period or whether shop signs are in multiple languages. This particular neighborhood in Tampa, the The Bridges / Westchase neighborhood, has some outstanding things about the way it looks and its way of life that are worth highlighting.

Notable & Unique: Modes of Transportation

In the The Bridges / Westchase neighborhood, many people’s commute means walking from the bedroom to the home office. NeighborhoodScout’s analysis found that 12.7% of residents worked from home. This may not seem like a large number, but Scout’s research shows that this is a higher percentage of people working from home than 95.3% of the neighborhoods in America. Often people who work from home are engaged in the creative or technological economy, such as is found in areas around Boston, and in Silicon Valley. Other times, people may be engaged in other businesses like trading stocks from home, or running a small beauty salon.

Notable & Unique: People

The The Bridges / Westchase neighborhood stands out within Florida for its college student friendly environment. NeighborhoodScout’s analysis reveals that this neighborhood is home to a number of college students, is relatively walkable, and above average in safety. In combination, this makes it stand out for a good place for college students to consider. Because a number of college students live here, this neighborhood may be close to a college campus and offer certain amenities nearby geared towards the student body. While it’s not an environment for everyone, ambitious scholars can enjoy seasonal excitement between semesters and school breaks, and parents can rest easy knowing that the area has an above average safety rating. For each of these reasons, the neighborhood is rated among the top 6.3% of college-friendly places to live in FL. In addition to being an excellent choice for college students, this neighborhood is also a very good choice for active retirees.

Source: https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/tampa/bridges