Living in Punta Rassa, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Punta Rassa · Census data 2020–2024
Punta Rassa has 1,335 residents with a median age of 80.9. The median household income is $91,000 (22% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $589,800, the median rent is $2,771/month.
Punta Rassa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Punta Rassa at a glance
- Population
- 1,335
- Median age
- 80.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $91,000State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $589,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,771/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 36.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Punta Rassa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Punta Rassa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Punta Rassa the median home value is $589,800, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,771 per month, which is 40.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,250 a month in housing costs.
Punta Rassa median household income
The median household income in Punta Rassa is $91,000 and the income per person is $73,421. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Punta Rassa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,418
- Owner-occupied
- 36.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.9%
- Vacant
- 42%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.53
42% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Punta Rassa has many vacation and second homes.
Punta Rassa demographics
- Population
- 1,335
- Median age
- 80.9
- Under 18
- 0.6%
- 65 and older
- 89.4%
- Households
- 822
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 14.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Punta Rassa ›
Education in Punta Rassa
55.7% of adults 25 and older in Punta Rassa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 45% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Punta Rassa
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 35.4%
- Drive alone
- 56.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Punta Rassa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Rassa | 1,335 | $91,000 | $589,800 | $2,771 |
| Iona | 13,631 | $66,827 | $322,800 | $1,913 |
| Harlem Heights | 1,122 | $57,014 | $196,300 | $1,478 |
| Cypress Lake | 13,032 | $62,590 | $258,900 | $1,756 |
| McGregor | 8,490 | $104,788 | $467,600 | $1,762 |
| Fort Myers Beach | 5,513 | $91,291 | $642,400 | $1,836 |
| St. James City | 3,412 | $69,403 | $319,700 | $2,829 |
| Sanibel | 6,418 | $108,644 | $957,300 | $811 |
| Whiskey Creek | 5,371 | $104,476 | $379,600 | $1,814 |
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What is the median household income in Punta Rassa, FL?
The median household income in Punta Rassa is $91,000, 22% 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 Rassa?
The median home value in Punta Rassa is $589,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Punta Rassa?
The median gross rent in Punta Rassa is $2,771 per month, about 40.7% of household income.
Is Punta Rassa, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Punta Rassa?
The median age in Punta Rassa is 80.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Punta Rassa?
The average commute to work in Punta Rassa is 32 minutes; 35.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Punta Rassa?
The unemployment rate in Punta Rassa is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Punta Rassa?
55.7% of adults in Punta Rassa 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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