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Port charlotte, FL

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Port charlotte.

Population: 102,180 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Port charlotte, FL is $281,928 — down 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,750 after a median 107 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,828/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,928

Median home value

-6.3%

1-year change

107

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$281,928
1-year appreciation
-6.3%
3-year appreciation
-20.5%
5-year appreciation
+5.4%
10-year appreciation
+65.3%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$368,091
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,750
Median list price
$340,547
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
-6.8%
Median days on market
107 days
Homes sold (recent period)
85
For-sale inventory
1,392
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
Active listings
139
1-year forecast
-2.7%
Days to pending
113 days
New listings (monthly)
224

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,828/mo
1-year rent change
-1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Schools include
MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHARLOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL, MURDOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL, CHARLOTTE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,096
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,265

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
136
Nearest airport
Lake Suzy Estates Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
61
Hospitals include
SHOREPOINT HEALTH PUNTA GORDA, Adventhealth Port Charlotte, HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
56
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,584 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
7.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,794
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
75.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,296
Average weekly wage
$986
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,511

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Port charlotteState medianUS median
Median home value$281,928$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$270,750$359,990$325,000
Median days on market107 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,828/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,794$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Port charlotte, FL?
$281,928.
What is the median sale price in Port charlotte, FL?
$270,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Port charlotte, FL?
Median days on market: 107 days.
What is typical rent in Port charlotte, FL?
Typical rent: $1,828/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Port charlotte, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Port charlotte, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Port charlotte, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Port charlotte, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Port charlotte, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Port charlotte, FL?
14 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Port charlotte, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Port charlotte, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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