Living in Port Charlotte, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Charlotte · Census data 2020–2024
Port Charlotte has 66,133 residents with a median age of 55.4. The median household income is $63,844 (14% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $269,900, the median rent is $1,553/month.
Port Charlotte at a glance
- Population
- 66,133
- Median age
- 55.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $63,844State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $269,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,553/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Port Charlotte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Port Charlotte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Charlotte the median home value is $269,900, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,553 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,525 a month in housing costs.
Port Charlotte median household income
The median household income in Port Charlotte is $63,844 and the income per person is $34,581. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Port Charlotte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 32,680
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.34
Port Charlotte demographics
- Population
- 66,133
- Median age
- 55.4
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 33.1%
- Households
- 27,888
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Charlotte ›
Education in Port Charlotte
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Port Charlotte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Charlotte
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Port Charlotte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Charlotte | 66,133 | $63,844 | $269,900 | $1,553 |
| Charlotte Harbor | 4,239 | $40,406 | $183,300 | $1,316 |
| Solana | 948 | $32,484 | $186,600 | — |
| Harbour Heights | 4,289 | $65,152 | $368,900 | $1,331 |
| North Port | 84,605 | $84,049 | $362,500 | $1,894 |
| Charlotte Park | 1,966 | $60,302 | $290,800 | $1,893 |
| Punta Gorda | 20,278 | $85,779 | $518,100 | $1,410 |
| Cleveland | 2,683 | $47,157 | $177,800 | $1,124 |
| Warm Mineral Springs | 4,470 | $53,668 | $188,300 | $1,117 |
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What is the median household income in Port Charlotte, FL?
The median household income in Port Charlotte is $63,844, 14% lower 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 Port Charlotte?
The median home value in Port Charlotte is $269,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Port Charlotte?
The median gross rent in Port Charlotte is $1,553 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Port Charlotte, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Port Charlotte?
The median age in Port Charlotte is 55.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Port Charlotte?
The average commute to work in Port Charlotte is 25 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Charlotte?
The unemployment rate in Port Charlotte is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Charlotte?
20.8% of adults in Port Charlotte 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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