Pasco County, Florida
317,865 parcels. Parcel data edition 2026-10-26.
Who owns the land
| Measure | County | Of what | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state owners | 11.4% | 34,704 of 304,028 parcels with a known mailing state | 14.1% | 36 of 63 |
| Absentee owners | 32.2% | Estimated from 244,493 in-state parcels whose addresses could be compared, plus out-of-state owners | 38.9% | 47 of 58 |
| Vacant lots | 18.7% | 59,389 of 317,865 parcels in all | 19.1% | 50 of 67 |
| Inherited (estate or heirs) | 0.1% | 193 of 317,861 parcels with an owner name | 0.5% | 59 of 67 |
| Owned by individuals | 79.1% | 251,574 of 317,861 parcels with an owner name | 80.5% | 47 of 67 |
| Publicly owned | 3.9% | 12,242 of 317,861 parcels with an owner name | 2.7% | 15 of 67 |
Where out-of-state owners live
By the owner's mailing address, for the 34,704 out-of-state parcels.
| Mailing state | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4,929 | 14.2% |
| California | 4,240 | 12.2% |
| Arizona | 4,181 | 12.0% |
| Texas | 2,986 | 8.6% |
| Michigan | 2,148 | 6.2% |
| Georgia | 1,472 | 4.2% |
| Utah | 1,283 | 3.7% |
| New Jersey | 1,224 | 3.5% |
| Illinois | 1,184 | 3.4% |
| Ohio | 1,007 | 2.9% |
| 43 other states and territories | 10,026 | 28.9% |
| US military mail (APO/FPO) | 24 | 0.1% |
Housing context
| Measure | County | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms | $1,977/month | $1,471/month (median county) | 6 of 67 |
| Fair market rent, change over 5 years | +55.5% | +49.3% (median county) | 14 of 67 |
| Median home value (owners' estimate) | $300,900 | $276,000 (median county) | 32 of 67 |
| Price-to-rent (home value / a year of rent) | 12.7 | 15.3 (median county) | 46 of 67 |
| Housing units, 2020 to 2025 | +13.8% | +9.0% | 16 of 67 |
Rent: HUD FMR (FY26); HUD sets one rent for a whole metro area. Rent change: HUD FMR, FY2021 to FY2026. Home value: Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average; price-to-rent divides it by twelve months of the HUD rent above. Housing units: Census Housing Unit Estimates (vintage 2025).
Compared with neighboring counties
| County | Out-of-state owners | Absentee owners | Vacant lots | Inherited (estate or heirs) | Owned by individuals | Publicly owned | 2BR rent | Rent change, 5 yrs | Price-to-rent | Housing units 2020-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco County | 11.4% | 32.2% | 18.7% | 0.1% | 79.1% | 3.9% | $1,977 | +55.5% | 12.7 | +13.8% |
| Hernando County | no data | no data | 23.8% | 0.3% | 84.9% | 3.1% | $1,977 | +55.5% | 11.6 | +10.1% |
| Hillsborough County | 8.3% | 29.7% | 9.9% | 0.3% | 78.6% | 1.8% | $1,977 | +55.5% | 15.7 | +9.7% |
| Pinellas County | 12.1% | 33.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% | 84.9% | 1.0% | $1,977 | +55.5% | 15.0 | +1.8% |
| Polk County | 13.8% | 42.1% | 29.7% | 1.0% | 79.6% | 1.8% | $1,497 | +46.3% | 14.8 | +17.7% |
| Sumter County | 13.6% | 30.4% | 14.9% | 0.2% | 87.4% | 0.8% | $1,328 | +40.4% | 24.2 | +25.9% |