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Buyer / Seller Gauge
Months of supply points to seller-favored conditions in Dade City.
Under 5 months of supply usually means buyers have fewer choices and sellers keep more leverage, especially when a home is priced cleanly for its pocket.
City-level Redfin rows use rolling three-month windows; months of supply uses Redfin's published value when available and otherwise divides available supply by the monthly sales pace for the rolling window. When Redfin does not publish inventory for an area row, active listings are used as the supply proxy.
Source geography: City Dade City, FL. Source period: 2026-06-01 to 2026-08-31. Inventory: 88. Active listings counts properties listed during the source window; inventory is a separate supply measure.
Market dataset refreshed (UTC): Sep 12, 2026 14:57
Redfin Data Center Source period ending Aug 2026
About Dade City
About Dade City, Florida
Dade City is a distinct east Pasco market with a real downtown, historic homes, courthouse and local-government activity, agricultural edges, and a slower feel than the I-75 growth corridor.
Dade City demand is driven by identity, affordability, and property utility. It rewards listings that explain character and condition clearly instead of pretending it is a generic suburb.
The current Dade City snapshot shows 162 active listings, 86 sales in the rolling three-month window, 3.1 mo of supply, a median sale price near $319,059, and about 60 days on market. Use that as a directional read, then compare the exact pocket and price band before making a decision.
Local Economy
What drives daily life and demand around Dade City?
Daily life is anchored by downtown Dade City, courthouse and local-service nodes, Hardy Trail access, local parks, US-301, and the way nearby rural edges shape the market.
Commute and corridor access
Dade City is strongest for east Pasco routines. Tampa or Pinellas commutes need honest timing, while links toward Zephyrhills, San Antonio, and I-75 can make more sense.
Schools and address-level fit
School decisions should stay address-specific because Dade City includes town-core, rural-edge, and broader east Pasco household patterns.
Neighborhood structure and fees
The market includes older town inventory, lighter-fee properties, and some newer community options, so buyers should compare restrictions and monthly carry by pocket.
Insurance and property screening
Flood and insurance questions are usually property-level, tied to drainage, roof age, older construction, land characteristics, and rural-edge utility details.
Common Questions
Is Dade City a good place to live?
Dade City is a distinct east Pasco market with a real downtown, historic homes, courthouse and local-government activity, agricultural edges, and a slower feel than the I-75 growth corridor.
What matters when selling in Dade City?
Seller strategy should be direct about historic character, updates, lot use, and local convenience. Buyers here need to understand the property story quickly.
What should buyers compare first in Dade City?
For regular home buyers, Dade City is about town identity, condition, land or lot utility, and commute tolerance. Compare the exact pocket against Zephyrhills, San Antonio, Wesley Chapel, and rural east Pasco options.
County Toolbelt
Pasco County Toolbelt for Dade City
County-level links for taxes, zoning, code, safety, housing resources, research, and calculators.
Taxes and property
Zoning and codes
Safety and housing
Research and calculators
Census Snapshot
Dade City market snapshot
Use this as the numeric baseline. It is Census-backed context for how the area looks on paper before you get into property-level screening.
Market Read
How the numbers tend to translate on the ground
Dade City demand is driven by identity, affordability, and property utility. It rewards listings that explain character and condition clearly instead of pretending it is a generic suburb.
For regular home buyers, Dade City is about town identity, condition, land or lot utility, and commute tolerance. Compare the exact pocket against Zephyrhills, San Antonio, Wesley Chapel, and rural east Pasco options.
Seller strategy should be direct about historic character, updates, lot use, and local convenience. Buyers here need to understand the property story quickly.
Investors should focus on practical rent demand, maintenance, insurance, and exit audience. Lower entry points do not matter if the property use case is fuzzy.
See the complete Census tables 4 detailed groups
Census Data
People and households
- Households 2,887
- Housing units 3,441
- Under 18 22.4%
- Age 65+ 22.8%
- Average household size 2.7
Census Data
Economy and mobility
- Per capita income $35,991
- Bachelor degree or higher 26%
- Labor force participation 49.8%
- Unemployment 8.1%
- Poverty rate 11.2%
- Mean commute 35 min
- Public transportation 0.0%
- Work from home 7.7%
Census Data
Housing profile
- Detached single-family 63.7%
- Homeowner vacancy 5.0%
- Rental vacancy 6.1%
- Median gross rent $1,061
- Built 2000 or later 26.3%
Census Data
Housing costs
- Owner costs with mortgage $1,607
- Owner costs without mortgage $443
- Owner cost burden 35%+ 11.4%
- Rent burden 35%+ 54.8%
Schools
Dade City schools
Campus location does not establish enrollment eligibility. Verify your exact address, grade level, school year, and any choice or magnet application with the district.
Census place boundary: Dade City city. This list includes regular, nonvirtual public-school campuses in the 2024-25 NCES records. Check later openings and closures with the district.
District Snapshot
What to verify first
Dade City generally points to Pasco County Schools, but exact address decides assignment and program eligibility.
- District Pasco County Schools
- District grade 2026 A
- District grade 2025 B
- Matched public-school campuses 4
- A-rated schools in snapshot 0
- Charter schools in snapshot 0
- Title I schools in snapshot 4
School decisions should stay address-specific because Dade City includes town-core, rural-edge, and broader east Pasco household patterns.
School Highlights
School locations and grades
4 of 4 matched campuses have a verified 2026 Florida school grade. The detail list includes all verified grade matches alphabetically, not a ranking.
Review the matched school details 4 verified school details
PASCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 CPASCO HIGH SCHOOL
2026 CPASCO MIDDLE SCHOOL
2026 BRODNEY B. COX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 CLiving Here
Living in Dade City
This is the everyday layer: what people actually use, how the area moves, and which practical constraints start to matter once the headline city label is out of the way.
Daily Life
What residents actually use
Daily life is anchored by downtown Dade City, courthouse and local-service nodes, Hardy Trail access, local parks, US-301, and the way nearby rural edges shape the market.
Movement
How routines connect to the rest of the county
Dade City is strongest for east Pasco routines. Tampa or Pinellas commutes need honest timing, while links toward Zephyrhills, San Antonio, and I-75 can make more sense.
Costs and constraints
What to screen early
Flood and insurance questions are usually property-level, tied to drainage, roof age, older construction, land characteristics, and rural-edge utility details. The market includes older town inventory, lighter-fee properties, and some newer community options, so buyers should compare restrictions and monthly carry by pocket.
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Compare nearby options and related context
Move from the local overview into nearby alternatives, deeper reads, videos, and common questions without losing the context you started with.
Nearby Alternatives
If Dade City is close but not quite right
- Zephyrhills Use this Pasco County guide to orient around Zephyrhills, compare commute patterns, insurance or flood exposure, fees, housing fit, and nearby Tampa Bay alternatives.
- Wesley Chapel Discover Wesley Chapel's fast-growing real estate market, with newer communities, schools, and everyday tradeoffs that matter for both owners and investors.
- San Antonio Use this Pasco County guide to orient around San Antonio, compare commute patterns, insurance or flood exposure, fees, housing fit, and nearby Tampa Bay alternatives.
Related Content
Deeper reads, videos, and questions
How do I buy and sell at the same time?
It is a juggling act, but it is doable with the right plan. The key is timing your sale and purchase so you are not stuck paying two mortgages or left without a place to live.
Sometimes that means listing your current home first with a flexible closing date. Other times it means making the purchase contingent on selling your current home. There are also options like rent-backs, short-term rentals, or using equity to bridge the gap. I walk clients through each scenario and the numbers behind it.
How far in advance should I plan if I am relocating to Tampa Bay?
Ideally, start planning three to six months in advance. That gives you time to research neighborhoods, get pre-approved for financing, schedule home tours, and arrange moving logistics.
If you are selling a home in another state, I can coordinate with your local agent so the timing is more controlled and you are not stuck in limbo between closings.
How long does it usually take to close in Tampa Bay?
Most closings in the Tampa Bay area take 30 to 45 days from contract to keys in hand. Cash deals can close in under two weeks, while VA, FHA, and conventional loans often take closer to 45 days.
The biggest factors affecting the timeline are financing, inspections, repairs when necessary, and appraisal. I help keep the process moving by coordinating directly with lenders, inspectors, and title companies.
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