Florida · Metropolitan Area
Punta Gorda is a small city in Florida with a population of 19,886. Residents earn $79,291 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Punta Gorda receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Punta Gorda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Punta Gorda is $79,291, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Punta Gorda is $482,300, making it a premium housing market at 71% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,235 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Punta Gorda is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,658 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Punta Gorda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,291 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,430 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,200 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,918 |
| County GDP | $9,770M |
| Restaurants | 317 |
| Healthcare | 537 |
| Retail | 617 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,581 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.57% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
| Census Median | $482,300 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $332,468 |
| Median List Price | $449,900 |
| Median List Price | $449,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $212 |
| Homes Sold | 76 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 39.1% |
| Inventory | 494 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,235 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,985 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,581 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.57% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,589/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 537 |
| Total Violent | 46.2/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 17.3/100K |
| Assault | 28.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,658.5/100K |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 225.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,392.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 40.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.0 inches |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8978°N, 82.0658°W |
| County FIPS | 12015 |
Winner: Republican by 34 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,287/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 537 |
| Restaurants | 317 |
| Retail Stores | 617 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |