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Safety Harbor, FL vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Punta Gorda older or younger than people in Safety Harbor?
- The Median Age in Punta Gorda is 18.1 years older than in Safety Harbor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Punta Gorda or Safety Harbor?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 16.9% less expensive than Safety Harbor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Punta Gorda or Safety Harbor?
- The average commute for residents of Punta Gorda is 0.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Safety Harbor.

Things to do in Safety Harbor?
Safety Harbor, Florida is situated in Pinellas County providing visitors leisure areas such as Philippe Park while also having employment opportunities at InVision Human Services plus entertainment opportunities at Safety Harbor Marina

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.

 Safety Harbor, FLPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Median Income$96,365  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Safety Harbor    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I lived in my beloved Safety Harbor in the early 90's when I was just at the start of my career. I relocated from Illinois and so enjoyed life there. I walked Philippe  More

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I've lived across the entire US, Fort Lauderdale and Palm beach for nearly two decades, Tampa for three years, Dallas, Tulsa, been to New York, Naples, Fort Myers,  More

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I highly recommend Safety Harbor to anyone considering the Tampa/St Pete area. We have lived here for 6 years, and now face a potential move. I am considering a  More

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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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