Best Places to Live in Punta Gorda, Florida

Punta Gorda, FL is a delightful city southwest of Sarasota boasting several spectacular sights such as Fishermen's Village displaying its unique environment or Laishley Park great for recreational activities; they hold vibrant events like Seafood & Music Festival each March. Small city complex - Gulf coast, 25 miles north of Fort Myers along I-75.

State: Florida
County: Charlotte County
Metro Area: Punta Gorda Metro Area
City: Punta Gorda

Zip Codes: 33950 33955
Cost of Living: -1.6% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 15 ft above sea level

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Punta Gorda, Fl Housing Market

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Pros
Pleasant winter climate
Future job growth
Small town feel

Cons
Arts and culture
Transportation services
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What Bert Has To Say About Punta Gorda Metro Area

Charlotte County is a mainly agricultural and residential area, with the towns of Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte located at the head of Charlotte Bay along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Punta Gorda has the character of a small port town while neighboring Port Charlotte is a large planned community. Both towns are quiet and residential with a substantial percentage of retirees and winter residents. Compared to other Gulf Coast cities they are not particularly touristy.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Punta Gorda is 5.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Punta Gorda jobs have increased by 1.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Punta Gorda's cost of living is 1.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Punta Gorda's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

March, December and November are the most pleasant months in Punta Gorda, while August and July are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Charlotte county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 62.8% to 36.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Punta Gorda's population is 19,230 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 12.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 26.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Punta Gorda is Real Estate: $388,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 20.5%.

SCHOOLS

Punta Gorda public schools spend $10,245 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.1 students per teacher in Punta Gorda. More Education

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Housing Market in Punta Gorda

It's a good time to buy in Punta Gorda. Home Appreciation is up 20.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Punta Gorda is $388,800.

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Reviews for Punta Gorda 15 Reviews

We love living in Punta Gorgeous! - 3/30/2022
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... Read More

Robert | Punta Gorda, FL | Reply | No Replies

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Here's a semi-detailed 2021 review for you! - 10/20/2021
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... Read More

Austin | Clarksville, TN | Reply | No Replies

Health Care is Wanting - 4/22/2017
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.... Read More

chris | Punta Gorda, FL | Reply | 2 Replies

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ZIP CODES IN PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA

33950 33955

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