HVAC data for Wesley Chapel, FL
Updated September 2026 · part of the Tampa Bay outer ring data set
Wesley Chapel is a census-designated place in Pasco County, FL, with an estimated 76,011 residents. The Census Bureau counts 27,239 housing units here, and the median home was built in 2006. Compared with the other 13 Tampa Bay outer ring places, Wesley Chapel stands out on median year built: 2006 against a ring median of 1990, the 2nd newest of the 14.
Key numbers
- Population
- 76,01127,239 housing units
- Median home built
- 200612.2% before 1990
- Heated with electricity
- 78.1%of occupied homes
- Cooling degree days
- 3,149a year, base 65°F
Sources: ACS 5-Year B01003: Total Population, 2020-2024; ACS 5-Year B25035: Median Year Structure Built, 2020-2024; ACS 5-Year B25040: House Heating Fuel, 2020-2024; NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Annual/Seasonal (ANN-HTDD-NORMAL, ANN-CLDD-NORMAL), 1991-2020.
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2006
Median year a home in Wesley Chapel was built
Source: ACS 5-Year B25035: Median Year Structure Built, 2020-2024.
Wesley Chapel at a glance
- Population
- 76,011margin of error ±2,746ACS 5-Year B01003: Total Population, 2020-2024; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Housing units
- 27,239ACS 5-Year B25034: Year Structure Built, 2020-2024; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Median year home built
- 2006±1 yearsACS 5-Year B25035: Median Year Structure Built, 2020-2024; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Homes built before 1990
- 12.2%3,323 unitsACS 5-Year B25034: Year Structure Built, 2020-2024; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 33.3%9,061 unitsACS 5-Year B25034: Year Structure Built, 2020-2024; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Median home value (owner-occupied)
- $403,700±$13,666ACS 5-Year B25077: Median Value (Dollars), 2020-2024; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77.1%19,452 of 25,223 occupied unitsACS 5-Year B25003: Tenure, 2020-2024; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Heated with electricity
- 78.1%19,705 homesACS 5-Year B25040: House Heating Fuel, 2020-2024; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Heated with utility gas
- 18.3%4,628 homesACS 5-Year B25040: House Heating Fuel, 2020-2024; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Heated with propane or other bottled gas
- 1.2%312 homesACS 5-Year B25040: House Heating Fuel, 2020-2024; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Heated with oil, coal, wood, solar, other or none
- 2.3%ACS 5-Year B25040: House Heating Fuel, 2020-2024; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Cooling degree days per year (base 65°F)
- 3,149SAINT LEO, FL US, 15.8 km awayNOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Annual/Seasonal (ANN-HTDD-NORMAL, ANN-CLDD-NORMAL), 1991-2020; retrieved 2026-09-29
- Heating degree days per year (base 65°F)
- 619SAINT LEO, FL US, 15.8 km awayNOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Annual/Seasonal (ANN-HTDD-NORMAL, ANN-CLDD-NORMAL), 1991-2020; retrieved 2026-09-29
- IECC climate zone
- 2APasco County; Hot-HumidIECC and Building America climate zones by U.S. county, IECC 2012/2015-era county assignments (gist last updated 2026-03); retrieved 2026-09-29
Housing, heating and climate figures for Wesley Chapel, FL. Updated September 2026. Download the Tampa Bay outer ring city table (CSV)
How old the homes are
Wesley Chapel has a mixed housing stock: 12.2% of homes predate 1990 and 33.3% date from 2010 or later.
The most common build decade is 2000 to 2009, with 10,822 homes (39.7% of the total).
- 2020 or later 2,534 homes9.3%
- 2010 to 2019 6,527 homes24%
- 2000 to 2009 10,822 homes39.7%
- 1990 to 1999 4,028 homes14.8%
- 1980 to 1989 2,125 homes7.8%
- 1970 to 1979 912 homes3.3%
- 1960 to 1969 234 homes0.9%
- 1950 to 1959 49 homes0.2%
- 1940 to 1949 0 homes0%
- 1939 or earlier 8 homes0%
Share of housing units, by decade built
Source: ACS 5-Year B25034: Year Structure Built, 2020-2024.
Show year built as a table
| Built | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2,534 | 9.3% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 6,527 | 24% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 10,822 | 39.7% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4,028 | 14.8% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,125 | 7.8% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 912 | 3.3% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 234 | 0.9% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 49 | 0.2% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0 | 0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8 | 0% |
How long the equipment lasts: ENERGY STAR says to consider replacing a heat pump or air conditioner once it is more than 10 years old. InterNACHI's Florida chart lists a central air conditioner at 5 to 12 years and calls its figures guidelines, not guarantees. In Wesley Chapel, 18,178 homes (66.7%) were built before 2010, so an original system still running is at least 17 years old, past both benchmarks.
Another 6,527 (24%) were built from 2010 to 2019, where an original system is 7 to 16 years old and crosses the 10-year line partway through that decade. The 2,534 homes built since 2020 (9.3%) are under 7 years old. The Census does not record replacements, so these are ages of original equipment, not a count of failing systems.
Sources: ENERGY STAR: When is it time to replace?; InterNACHI Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Florida Homes; retrieved 2026-09-30. Home counts are the build-year bins above.
What heats the homes
- Electricity 78.1% 19,705 homes
- Utility gas 18.3% 4,628 homes
- Propane or other bottled gas 1.2% 312 homes
- Oil, coal, wood, solar, other or none 2.3% 578 homes
Source: ACS 5-Year B25040: House Heating Fuel, 2020-2024. Electricity includes heat pumps and electric resistance heat; the Census does not separate them.
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Wesley Chapel at 78.1% of occupied homes, followed by utility gas at 18.3%. Bottled gas heats 1.2% and other fuels 2.3%.
77.1% of occupied homes in Wesley Chapel are owner-occupied and 22.9% are rented.
Climate
The nearest NOAA normals station is SAINT LEO, FL US, 15.8 km from the city center. Its 1991 to 2020 normals are 3,149 cooling degree days and 619 heating degree days a year.
Cooling degree days outnumber heating degree days 5.1 to 1. Across the 14 places in the Tampa Bay outer ring data set, cooling degree days run from 3,149 (Land O' Lakes) to 3,928 (Lutz).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Annual/Seasonal (ANN-HTDD-NORMAL, ANN-CLDD-NORMAL), 1991-2020. Degree days belong to the station, not to the city.
Wesley Chapel compared with the Tampa Bay outer ring
- Apollo Beach2010
- Riverview2006
- Wesley Chapel2006
- Land O' Lakes1999
- Brandon1993
- Spring Hill1993
- Lutz1990
- Zephyrhills1990
- Plant City1989
- Lakeland1983
- New Port Richey1980
- Clearwater1978
- Largo1978
- Pinellas Park1978
Median year built. This is the measure on which Wesley Chapel sits closest to either end of the Tampa Bay outer ring. Reference line: ring median, 1990.
Source: ACS 5-Year B25035: Median Year Structure Built, 2020-2024.
Show every comparison as a table
| Measure | Wesley Chapel | Ring median | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median year built | 2006 | 1990 | 2 of 14 (newest first) |
| Share built 2010 or later | 33.3% | 13% | 3 of 14 (highest first) |
| Median home value | $403,700 | $315,400 | 3 of 14 (highest first) |
| Homes heated with electricity | 78.1% | 92.4% | 13 of 14 (highest first) |
| Cooling degree days | 3,149 | 3,593 | 12 of 14 (highest first) |
Licensed HVAC contractors in Wesley Chapel
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- 56HVAC licenses with a Wesley Chapel address
- 53active (95%)
- 3not currently active (inactive, probation or suspended)
- 1980–2026first issued, oldest to newest
By license type: 48 CAC, 8 CMC.
- Under 5 years 22 licenses, 22 active39%
- 5 to 9 years 11 licenses, 9 active20%
- 10 to 19 years 13 licenses, 12 active23%
- 20 to 29 years 6 licenses, 6 active11%
- 30 years or more 4 licenses, 4 active7%
Number of licenses, by years since first issued
Source: FL DBPR construction licensee extract (CONSTRUCTIONLICENSE_1.csv); retrieved 2026-10-05. Counts licenses, not companies: one business can hold several. Status and license-type codes are DBPR's own (definitions); active means Current and Active. See the A-to-Z list of licensed HVAC businesses in Wesley Chapel.
Show license years as a table
| Licensed for | Licenses | Share | Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 22 | 39% | 22 |
| 5 to 9 years | 11 | 20% | 9 |
| 10 to 19 years | 13 | 23% | 12 |
| 20 to 29 years | 6 | 11% | 6 |
| 30 years or more | 4 | 7% | 4 |
Electric utilities and HVAC rebates in Wesley Chapel
We could not confirm one electric utility for Wesley Chapel. The sources below name Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric and Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative for parts of the area, and no page we could open assigns individual addresses. Your electric bill names your utility; use that utility's rebates.
Duke Energy Florida may serve Wesley Chapel. 4 residential HVAC rebate programs are listed below.
Why we list it: Pasco EDC says Duke Energy "primarily serves southwest Pasco County and the Zephyrhills area of east Pasco County." Source, checked 2026-09-30.
| Program | Amount | Equipment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Energy Improvement: AC replacement | $300 | Central AC replacing existing AC, min 16 SEER or 15.2 SEER2 | Duke Energy Florida; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
| Home Energy Improvement: heat pump upgrade | $500 | Heat pump replacing existing heat pump, min 16 SEER/9.0 HSPF or 15.2 SEER2/7.5 HSPF2 | Duke Energy Florida; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
| Home Energy Improvement: strip-heat replacement (high efficiency) | $600 | Heat pump replacing strip heat, min 16.0 SEER/9.0 HSPF or 15.2 SEER2/7.5 HSPF2 | Duke Energy Florida; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
| Home Energy Improvement: strip-heat replacement (higher efficiency) | $1,000 | Heat pump replacing strip heat, min 16.8 SEER/9.0 HSPF or 16 SEER2/7.5 HSPF2 | Duke Energy Florida; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
Tampa Electric may serve Wesley Chapel. 2 residential HVAC rebate programs are listed below.
Why we list it: Tampa Electric lists parts of Pasco County in its service area; no page names which Pasco addresses. Source, checked 2026-09-30.
| Program | Amount | Equipment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating & Cooling Program: high-efficiency tier | $550 for SEER 17.0 / SEER2 16.2 | Ducted heat pump; straight-cool with new natural-gas furnace (propane does not qualify); geothermal (15.0 EER). Ductless mini splits not eligible. | Tampa Electric; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
| Heating & Cooling Program: standard tier | $40 for SEER 16.0 / SEER2 15.2 | Ducted heat pump; straight-cool with new natural-gas furnace (propane does not qualify); geothermal (14.0 EER). Ductless mini splits not eligible. | Tampa Electric; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative may serve Wesley Chapel. WREC is a member-owned cooperative serving Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Sumter and Polk counties. Its website lists no HVAC equipment rebate or loan; its Cooperative Rewards program credits smart-thermostat enrollment.
Why we list it: Pasco EDC says WREC "primarily serves the northern and central portions of Pasco County with the exception of the Dade City area." Source, checked 2026-09-30.
Utility service is mapped city by city; a city can have other providers than the ones shown. Confirm eligibility on the utility's page before buying.
Frequently asked questions
What IECC climate zone is Wesley Chapel, FL in?
Wesley Chapel is in IECC climate zone 2A (Pasco County, Hot-Humid). Source: DOE/PNNL county climate zones.
How old are the homes in Wesley Chapel?
The median home in Wesley Chapel was built in 2006. 12.2% of homes were built before 1990 and 33.3% in 2010 or later. Source: ACS 5-year 2020-2024, tables B25034 and B25035.
What do most Wesley Chapel homes use for heating?
Electricity heats 78.1% of occupied homes in Wesley Chapel; utility gas heats 18.3%. Source: ACS 5-year 2020-2024, table B25040.
How many cooling degree days does Wesley Chapel get?
About 3,149 a year (base 65°F), measured at SAINT LEO, FL US, 15.8 km away. Source: NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals.
What is the median home value in Wesley Chapel?
$403,700 for owner-occupied homes (margin of error ±$13,666). Source: ACS 5-year 2020-2024, table B25077.
What share of Wesley Chapel homes are owner-occupied?
77.1% of the 25,223 occupied housing units. Source: ACS 5-year 2020-2024, table B25003.
Which utility serves Wesley Chapel, and what HVAC rebates are there?
We could not confirm one electric utility for Wesley Chapel. Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric, and Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative serve parts of the surrounding area, and which one bills you depends on your address; your electric bill names yours. Duke Energy Florida lists 4 residential HVAC rebate programs, paying $300 to $1,000 depending on the program.
Tampa Electric lists 2 residential HVAC rebate programs, paying $40 to $550 depending on the program. Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative lists no residential HVAC equipment rebate on its own site. Terms change, so confirm on the program page before you buy equipment.
Sources: Duke Energy Florida HVAC rebate page; Service area basis: Pasco EDC says Duke Energy "primarily serves southwest Pasco County and the Zephyrhills area of east Pasco County."; Tampa Electric HVAC rebate page; Service area basis: Tampa Electric lists parts of Pasco County in its service area; no page names which Pasco addresses.; Service area basis: Pasco EDC says WREC "primarily serves the northern and central portions of Pasco County with the exception of the Dade City area.".
How many licensed HVAC businesses are in Wesley Chapel?
50 businesses hold an active Florida air conditioning or mechanical contractor license with a Wesley Chapel business address in the state's license file (checked 2026-10-05). One business can hold several licenses. The list is A to Z, with no ratings or rankings.
Sources: Licensed HVAC contractors in Wesley Chapel, A to Z; FL DBPR construction licensee extract (CONSTRUCTIONLICENSE_1.csv).
How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in Wesley Chapel?
Search the business name or license number on the Florida DBPR license lookup. Confirm the status is current and active, that the license is an air conditioning (CAC or RA) or mechanical (CMC or RM) license, and read the expiration date.
Certified licenses (CAC, CMC) are valid statewide; registered licenses (RA, RM) are valid only in the local areas where they are registered (F.S. 489.105). Ask for the license number in writing before work starts.
Sources: Florida DBPR license lookup; DBPR license status and class codes.
What does a new AC system cost in Florida?
Homeowners reporting Florida jobs gave a median of $12,000 for a full system replacement, AC or heat pump. The middle half of reports fall between $9,400 and $15,600.
That is 55 reports, a small sample, and price moves with tonnage, ductwork and brand. Source: HVACPro analysis of 55 homeowner-reported quotes and invoices in public Reddit posts, 2025-01-01 to 2026-09-29.
Do I need a permit to replace my AC in Wesley Chapel?
Yes. The Florida Building Code (section 105.1) requires a permit to replace a mechanical system, and a central air conditioner is one. In Wesley Chapel, Pasco County Building Construction Services handles it.
Its residential mechanical permit requirements cover "the installation/replacement or major repair of any air conditioning system" and list "A/C Changeout with Duct Work" as an example. A homeowner who applies in place of a contractor must file a notarized Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement. A licensed contractor can apply for the permit for you; if a homeowner applies instead, Florida law requires the owner to sign the application personally (F.S. 489.103(7)).
Call the department for the current fee and steps. Checked 2026-09-30.
Sources: Florida Building Code, Building, section 105.1 (2023, 8th edition); Pasco County residential mechanical permit requirements (revised 11/8/2025); Florida Statutes 489.103.