Cheval, FL Utility & Living Guide

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Cheval, FL Utility & Living Guide

Cheval offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with easy access to Tampa's amenities.

Last updated: June 25, 2026
Total Utilities$285/mo
1BR Rent$1250/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score7/10
Median Home$325,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$135/mo

Tampa Electric Company (TECO)
🔥 Gas

N/A - Electric only
💧 Water

$50/mo

Pasco County Utilities
🗑️ Garbage

$30/mo

Waste Connections
📶 Internet

$70/mo

Combined Average Overhead $285/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1250/mo
2 Bedrooms$1650/mo
3 Bedrooms$2150/mo
Median Home Price$325,000
Property Tax Rate1.1%
Avg Childcare/mo$950

Cheval’s housing market is competitive with steady demand. Prices have risen 8% year-over-year, with newer developments attracting families.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

105

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

+5% above national average

Groceries

102

Transportation

98

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$950

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7.5%
Property Tax Rate1.1%
<p>State 6% + County 1% + City 0.5%</p>

Florida has no state income tax.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
7/10
Safety Index

52

Higher = safer
School Rating

7/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$950/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+3.2% (growing)
Political Climate
Purple (competitive Republican/Democrat split)
Business Momentum
Moderate with key industries in healthcare, education, and professional services
Top Local Concerns
Traffic congestion, school overcrowding, rising home prices
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit; most families rely on cars. Sidewalks are common in newer subdivisions.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Cheval Athletic Club
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    Lettuce Lake Park
  • 🎯
    Glazer Children's Museum

Best Neighborhoods for Families

Cheval Golf & Country Club offers top-rated schools and amenities. The newer developments along Livingston Road provide modern homes with community pools.

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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse

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Homeowners associations are common with strict exterior modification rules. Short-term rentals require county permits.

Cheval is seeing growth in remote workers relocating from pricier Tampa areas. Local businesses are expanding to serve this demographic.

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📊 Cheval — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$74,983
👤 Median Age
39.9
🏠 Homeownership Rate
55.3%
🔑 Renter Rate
44.7%
📉 Poverty Rate
5.5%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.5%
📡 Internet Access
93.4%
🎓 College Educated
46.6%

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer AC costs can double electric bills from June-September. Winter heating costs are minimal due to mild Florida winters.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

ZIP 33547: Property tax millage rate 1.1%, no local surtaxes.

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

6/10: Good sidewalk coverage in planned communities but limited pedestrian infrastructure along major roads.

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