18614 County Line Rd
For lease18614 County Line Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Shady Hills, FL
Shady Hills is a spacious census-designated community in Pasco County, north of Tampa and within the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metropolitan area. Covering 27.4 square miles, including 1.2 square miles of water, it combines semi-rural landscapes, residential neighborhoods, and convenient access to Gulf Coast attractions. The community is especially renowned for pigeon racing: the Gulfcoast Homing Club hosts the annual Gulfcoast Classic, with races that can send birds hundreds of miles back to their home lofts.
Recreational Delights
Shady Hills offers a relaxed outdoor lifestyle centered on open land, local waterways, and access to the broader nature-rich Gulf Coast. Nearby Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park provides miles of trails for hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing, and horseback riding, while Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park near Port Richey features coastal marshes, mangroves, kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching. Anclote River and area lakes support boating and freshwater recreation. Gulf beaches, including those around Hudson, New Port Richey, and Clearwater, are within a regional drive for swimming, sunset viewing, and boating. The community’s distinctive recreational tradition is pigeon racing, centered around the Highlands subdivision and the Gulfcoast Homing Club.
Culinary Scene
Shady Hills has a low-key, neighborhood-oriented dining scene, while nearby New Port Richey, Trinity, Tarpon Springs, and Tampa broaden the culinary choices considerably. Gulf Coast seafood, casual American restaurants, barbecue, Cuban specialties, Italian food, Mexican cuisine, and craft breweries are common throughout the region. Tarpon Springs is particularly celebrated for Greek cuisine and bakeries, while Tampa’s Ybor City is known for Cuban, Spanish, and Latin American flavors, historic restaurants, and lively nightlife. Coastal communities contribute dockside seafood, waterfront dining, and Florida-style fare, and the wider Tampa Bay area offers food halls, farmers markets, food trucks, and nationally diverse dining districts.
Demographics
- The supplied estimate lists 11,983 residents, compared with 11,690 in the 2020 census. Shady Hills is a relatively spread-out community, with both urbanized and rural residential areas across 27.4 square miles.
- The supplied median age is 44.5, older than the U.S. median of 38.9. Census data also showed a substantial older population, with 23.2% of residents age 65 or above in 2020.
- Median household income is supplied as $68,409, below the U.S. median of $80,734. In 2020, Shady Hills had 4,504 households and 4,987 housing units, with many married-couple and independent households.
Population
11,983
Growth -0.24%
Households
3,856
Growth -6.43%
Median Age
44.5
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$68,409
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
31,496
Total population
43%
5 year population growth projection
11,800
Total households
$35,858
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,029 | 31,496 | 82,449 |
| 5 year projected total population | 12,171 | 45,112 | 99,572 |
| Total households | 1,199 | 11,800 | 30,624 |
| Current Median Household Income | $77,567 | $76,966 | $78,754 |
| 5 year projected median household income | $139,054 | $106,763 | $111,975 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $42,463 | $35,858 | $34,603 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | $104,168 | $54,417 | $49,311 |
| Median home value | $293,568 | $296,956 | $291,314 |
Entertainment
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Amalie Arena
Tampa Theatre
Quality of Life
Shady Hills offers a quieter, lower-density lifestyle than central Tampa, with room for outdoor pursuits and relatively easy access to metropolitan employment, health care, beaches, and entertainment. Its older demographic, spacious setting, and distinctive pigeon-racing culture contribute to a strong local identity, while residents may travel to nearby communities for major shopping, dining, and cultural amenities.
2022 Population by age
4%
0-4 Years
19%
5-19 Years
6%
20-24 Years
22%
25-44 Years
30%
45-64 Years
20%
65+ Years
Employers
5%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Retail Trade
17.26%
Construction
11.88%
Accommodation and Food Services
11.72%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
10.2%
Health Care and Social Assistance
8.87%
Transportation and Warehousing
7.5%
Educational Services
6.43%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
5.67%
Finance and Insurance
4.95%
Manufacturing
4.23%
Public Administration
3.51%
Utilities
2.22%
Other
5.58%