Life in Punta Gorda research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Punta Gorda over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Punta Gorda:
The population in Punta Gorda is 19,886.
The median home value in Punta Gorda is $339,112.
The median income in Punta Gorda is $79,291.
The cost of living in Punta Gorda is 120 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Punta Gorda is $1,235.
The unemployment rate in Punta Gorda is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Punta Gorda is 9.0%.
The average high in Punta Gorda is 83.8° and the average low is 64.1°.
Crime in Punta Gorda summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Punta Gorda. Key points include:
There were 286 total crimes in Punta Gorda in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Punta Gorda is 1,377.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Punta Gorda is 67.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Punta Gorda is 1,309.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Punta Gorda is -35.01% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Punta Gorda / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 286 | 1,377.3 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 67.4 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 9.6 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 57.8 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 272 | 1,309.8 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 67.4 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 241 | 1,160.6 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 81.9 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Punta Gorda summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Punta Gorda. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Punta Gorda is 120 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Punta Gorda is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Punta Gorda is $339,112.
The median income in Punta Gorda is $79,291.
| Living Expense | Punta Gorda | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 167 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Punta Gorda is 83.8° and the average low is 64.1°.
There are 74.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Punta Gorda |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 83.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 64.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Punta Gorda is 19,886. The population has increased 20.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,886 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 19,605 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 19,230 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 20,044 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 19,571 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 19,123 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 18,656 | 5.3% |
| 2016 | 17,721 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 17,288 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 16,984 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 16,796 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 16,685 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 16,652 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 16,570 | - |
88.0% White with 17,499 White residents.
3.7% African American with 728 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 136 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 8 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 929 Two Or More residents.
2.8% Hispanic with 549 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Punta Gorda | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.0% | 51.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.7% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 26.7% | 19.0% |
Punta Gorda is 50.5% female with 10,040 female residents.
Punta Gorda is 49.5% male with 9,846 male residents.
| Gender | Punta Gorda | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Punta Gorda completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Punta Gorda completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Punta Gorda completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Punta Gorda completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Punta Gorda completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Punta Gorda completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Punta Gorda completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Punta Gorda completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Punta Gorda completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Punta Gorda | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
5.2% of households in Punta Gorda earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Punta Gorda earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.2% of households in Punta Gorda earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Punta Gorda earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in Punta Gorda earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.6% of households in Punta Gorda earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Punta Gorda earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Punta Gorda earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in Punta Gorda earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.3% of households in Punta Gorda earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Punta Gorda | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 17.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.3% | 10.1% | 12.6% |