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Punta gorda, FL

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Punta gorda.

Population: 68,831 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Punta gorda, FL is $339,904 — down 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $363,125 after a median 158 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,015/month. 8 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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$339,904

Median home value

-6.8%

1-year change

158

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$339,904
1-year appreciation
-6.8%
3-year appreciation
-20.9%
5-year appreciation
+5.3%
10-year appreciation
+57.8%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$442,001
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
$363,125
Median list price
$464,825
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
-9.8%
Median days on market
158 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
1,198
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
-2.8%
Days to pending
123 days
New listings (monthly)
188

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,015/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Schools include
SALLIE JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL, BAKER/HEAD START, PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOL, FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

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
75.5°F
Average high
86.0°F
Average low
64.5°F
Annual precipitation
53.2 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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,808
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,735

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
115
Nearest airport
Lake Suzy Estates Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
SHOREPOINT HEALTH PUNTA GORDA, LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Adventhealth Port Charlotte
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
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
1,998
Housing built before 1970
5.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,267
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

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

Punta gordaState medianUS median
Median home value$339,904$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$363,125$359,990$325,000
Median days on market158 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,015/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,267$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 Punta gorda, FL?
$339,904.
What is the median sale price in Punta gorda, FL?
$363,125.
How long do homes take to sell in Punta gorda, FL?
Median days on market: 158 days.
What is typical rent in Punta gorda, FL?
Typical rent: $2,015/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Punta gorda, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Punta gorda, 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 Punta gorda, 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 Punta gorda, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Punta gorda, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Punta gorda, FL?
8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Punta gorda, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Punta gorda, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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