Living in North Port, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Port · Census data 2020–2024
North Port has 84,605 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $84,049 (13% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $362,500, the median rent is $1,894/month.
North Port at a glance
- Population
- 84,605
- Median age
- 49.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $84,049State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $362,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,894/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is North Port a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in North Port
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Port the median home value is $362,500, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,894 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,748 a month in housing costs.
North Port median household income
The median household income in North Port is $84,049 and the income per person is $43,864. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in North Port: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 38,930
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.45
North Port demographics
- Population
- 84,605
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 34,419
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Port ›
Education in North Port
29.9% of adults 25 and older in North Port have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Port
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
North Port vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port | 84,605 | $84,049 | $362,500 | $1,894 |
| Warm Mineral Springs | 4,470 | $53,668 | $188,300 | $1,117 |
| Port Charlotte | 66,133 | $63,844 | $269,900 | $1,553 |
| Plantation | 4,531 | $78,404 | $417,700 | $1,875 |
| Charlotte Harbor | 4,239 | $40,406 | $183,300 | $1,316 |
| Englewood | 20,091 | $69,222 | $339,900 | $1,242 |
| Harbour Heights | 4,289 | $65,152 | $368,900 | $1,331 |
| Grove City | 2,106 | $52,604 | $257,400 | $2,044 |
| Rotonda | 10,352 | $74,573 | $389,400 | $1,155 |
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What is the median household income in North Port, FL?
The median household income in North Port is $84,049, 13% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Port?
The median home value in North Port is $362,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in North Port?
The median gross rent in North Port is $1,894 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is North Port, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in North Port?
The median age in North Port is 49.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in North Port?
The average commute to work in North Port is 29 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Port?
The unemployment rate in North Port is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Port?
29.9% of adults in North Port have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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