At a Glance
Median Income
$79,291
$55,430 per capita
Home Value
$482,300
Zillow: $332,468
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
1,359/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Punta Gorda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Punta Gorda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Punta Gorda a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Punta Gorda residents earn a median household income of $79,291 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,430. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Punta Gorda is $482,300 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,468. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 33.2% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Punta Gorda reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,359/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.5% of adults in Punta Gorda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Punta Gorda has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population19,886
Median Age66.5 yrs
Density1,287/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,291
Per Capita$55,430
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$9,770M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
B
Home Value$482,300
Rent$1,235
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$332,468
Housing Units13,308
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property1,359/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary54/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain54.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Punta Gorda was founded in 1882.
The median home in Punta Gorda was built in 1993.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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