At a Glance
Median Income
$81,940
$40,917 per capita
Home Value
$328,700
Zillow: $301,735
Median Rent
$1,738/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
1,378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
349 sunny days/yr
How North Port Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Port's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Port a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Port residents earn a median household income of $81,940 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,917. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,213 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Port is $328,700 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,735. Median rent is $1,738/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
North Port reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,378/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in North Port hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Port has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population80,512
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,940
Per Capita$40,917
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
A
Home Value$328,700
Rent$1,738
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$301,735
Housing Units34,818
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property1,378/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault91/100K
Burglary127/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days349/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries10
Did You Know?
North Port was founded in 1959.
The median home in North Port was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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