Port Charlotte, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Charlotte County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
64,971 Population 2,281/sq mi density
$60,729 Median Income $33,780 per capita
$249,400 Home Value $267,275 Zillow
$1,335 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,729 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$249,400 home value, $1,335/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Charlotte, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,729
19% below
$33,780 per capita
Home Value
$249,400
12% below
Zillow: $267,275
Median Rent
$1,335/mo
15% above
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Port Charlotte Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Port Charlotte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
88%
Rent
115%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Charlotte a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Charlotte residents earn a median household income of $60,729 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,780. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,918 business establishments, including 317 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Charlotte is $249,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,275. Median rent is $1,335/month, with 36.7% 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 1983.

Education

19.6% of adults in Port Charlotte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Charlotte has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population64,971
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density2,281/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,729
Per Capita$33,780
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$9,770M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A
Home Value$249,400
Rent$1,335
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$267,275
Housing Units31,529
Rent Burden36.7%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Charlotte was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.