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Vero Beach South, FL vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Are people in Punta Gorda older or younger than people in Vero Beach South?
- The Median Age in Punta Gorda is 16.4 years older than in Vero Beach South.

Are housing costs cheaper in Punta Gorda or Vero Beach South?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 45.6% more expensive than Vero Beach South housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Punta Gorda or Vero Beach South?
- The average commute for residents of Punta Gorda is 8.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Vero Beach South.

Things to do in Vero Beach South?
An unincorporated community along Florida's Treasure Coast located south of Vero Beach in Indian River County. With its close proximity to beaches and rivers, it has become a popular spot for fishing and waterfront activities. You can also find wonderful restaurants and shops in the area with easy access to surrounding cities including Fort Pierce, Stuart and Palm Bay.

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.

 Vero Beach South, FLPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Median Income$63,847  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$267,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Vero Beach South    1 Reviews

Florida Population charts show a large difference from your records. As I read stats the city of Vero Beach is Approx 15,000 residents for 2016 and the Population for  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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