Aripeka: Economy & Jobs
Aripeka reports a median household income of $128,878 (1.8× higher than Pasco County median $70,492; 1.7× higher than Florida median $74,568), with homes at a median value of $351,300. The surrounding county supports 50,853 jobs (avg $50,502).
- $59,641 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Florida $91,513).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $128,878 — above the Florida median ($72,336).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $96,950 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $5,782,156 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $59,641 (vs Florida $91,513) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $140,374 |
| Median Household Income | $128,878 (vs Florida $72,336) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Finance Insurance |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $128,878 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 50,853 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,568,217,004 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $50,502 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 9,568,260 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 166 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 67,187 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 404.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Nursery Totals, Field Crops, Other, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 3,813 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 41,005 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,681,694 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 28 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 16 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 45 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 40 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 115 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 114 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 16 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 14 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | 7-eleven Store #40330b #40330B |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 1.3 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER HERNANDO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $2,024,664,958 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 10,408.79 (vs Florida $8,713) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 194,515 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 61.1 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 19.5% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12