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Punta Gorda, FL vs Destin, FL

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- Destin spends 16.8% less per student than Punta Gorda.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.1% lower in Destin than in Punta Gorda. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 2.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Punta Gorda
 Punta Gorda, FLDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,619  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor443  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
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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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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