Living in Punta Gorda, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Punta Gorda · Census data 2020–2024
Punta Gorda has 20,278 residents with a median age of 66.3. The median household income is $85,779 (15% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $518,100, the median rent is $1,410/month.
Punta Gorda at a glance
- Population
- 20,278
- Median age
- 66.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $85,779State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $518,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,410/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Punta Gorda a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Punta Gorda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Punta Gorda the median home value is $518,100, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,410 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,758 a month in housing costs.
Punta Gorda median household income
The median household income in Punta Gorda is $85,779 and the income per person is $58,036. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Punta Gorda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,756
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 25.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.96
Punta Gorda demographics
- Population
- 20,278
- Median age
- 66.3
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 53.6%
- Households
- 10,235
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Punta Gorda ›
Education in Punta Gorda
41.7% of adults 25 and older in Punta Gorda have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Punta Gorda
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Punta Gorda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda | 20,278 | $85,779 | $518,100 | $1,410 |
| Charlotte Park | 1,966 | $60,302 | $290,800 | $1,893 |
| Solana | 948 | $32,484 | $186,600 | — |
| Charlotte Harbor | 4,239 | $40,406 | $183,300 | $1,316 |
| Cleveland | 2,683 | $47,157 | $177,800 | $1,124 |
| Port Charlotte | 66,133 | $63,844 | $269,900 | $1,553 |
| Harbour Heights | 4,289 | $65,152 | $368,900 | $1,331 |
| Burnt Store Marina | 2,157 | $93,250 | $430,100 | $2,393 |
| Rotonda | 10,352 | $74,573 | $389,400 | $1,155 |
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What is the median household income in Punta Gorda, FL?
The median household income in Punta Gorda is $85,779, 15% 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 Punta Gorda?
The median home value in Punta Gorda is $518,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Punta Gorda?
The median gross rent in Punta Gorda is $1,410 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Punta Gorda, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Punta Gorda?
The median age in Punta Gorda is 66.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Punta Gorda?
The average commute to work in Punta Gorda is 27 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Punta Gorda?
The unemployment rate in Punta Gorda is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Punta Gorda?
41.7% of adults in Punta Gorda 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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