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Punta Gorda, FL vs Bay St. Louis, MS

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Are people in Bay St. Louis older or younger than people in Punta Gorda?
- The Median Age in Bay St. Louis is 16.9 years younger than in Punta Gorda.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay St. Louis or Punta Gorda?
- Bay St. Louis housing costs are 43.5% less expensive than Punta Gorda housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bay St. Louis or Punta Gorda?
- The average commute for residents of Bay St. Louis is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Punta Gorda.

Things to do in Punta Gorda?
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.

Things to do in Bay St. Louis?
Bay St. Louis, MS is an attractive small town south of Pearl River home to numerous wonderful sights including Depot District exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or War Memorial Park hosting fun activities like bike riding; they organize vibrant events like Cruisin' the Coast each October.

 Punta Gorda, FLBay St. Louis, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,568329,725,481
 Median Income$68,923  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$388,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Punta Gorda    15 Reviews

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 8 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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