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The Colony, TX vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Are people in Punta Gorda older or younger than people in The Colony?
- The Median Age in Punta Gorda is 29.2 years older than in The Colony.

Are housing costs cheaper in Punta Gorda or The Colony?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 0.0% more expensive than The Colony housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Punta Gorda or The Colony?
- The average commute for residents of Punta Gorda is 3.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of The Colony.

Things to do in The Colony?
The Colony, Texas is a city located in Denton County that offers its residents plenty of entertainment opportunities including Hawaiian Falls Waterpark and Grandscape Entertainment Center.

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.

 The Colony, TXPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Median Income$96,901  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$388,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for The Colony    8 Reviews

I've lived in The Colony since 2001. It's never been a fancy place but it was decent enough. We were famous for being the only wet city around and having plenty of  More

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The Colony is a true gem! A wonderful location to raise your children, excellent schools, low crime, and affordable housing! A true community feel with tons of kid  More

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Over 14 years ago

I was surprised to read 3 negative views on The COlony. We love it here. It has a small town feel and is very friendly. We live in a perfectly lovely neighborhood. The  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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