Punta Gorda, FL Rankings


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Punta Gorda, FL is a city located along the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. It is known for its laid-back atmosphere and many outdoor recreational activities. According to BestPlaces rankings, Punta Gorda ranks highly in several areas. It offers great weather year round with an average temperatures of 76 degrees during the summer months and 58 degrees during the winter months. The city also boasts high marks for its cost of living, housing affordability, health care quality, and overall desirability as a place to live. Residents enjoy low crime rates and good air quality which makes it a desirable place to call home. With its lush landscape and many attractions, it's no wonder why many people choose to call Punta Gorda home.

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Punta_Gorda Ranked
#35 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#49 2005 Best Places to Live
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#57 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#124 Best Green Cities
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When we were visiting different cities in Florida, we quickly realised that Punta Gorda is the friendliest gulf coast town in south Florida BY FAR! My wife and I bought  More

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I haven't lived in Punta Gorda, so I'm not sure about every nook and cranny of the place, however I did visit for about a month during the winter and about another 2  More

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Over 7 years ago

We have lived here for six years and enjoy it very much. One gets used to the summers but they are uncomfortable. The fishing is pretty good - used to be much better.  More

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