Median Age
68 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 28% of Residents
Under 20
8%
Over 65
58%
Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,501
Population
22,475
Renter Mix
16% Rent
A pedestrian-friendly city connected by walking paths
Beach
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Coastal
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Boating
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Pedestrian-Friendly
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Punta Gorda is a secluded beach community surrounded by the Charlotte Harbor. This waterfront city offers residents a relaxed way of life. Marinas make boating, deep sea fishing, kayaking, and sailing popular while the scenic beaches and parks make relaxing on the sand and hiking through the wetlands accessible as well. Punta Gorda prides itself in being incredibly pedestrian-friendly with the Punta Gorda Pathways connecting 18 miles of bicycle and walking paths to the city’s parks, neighborhoods, and commercial areas. Take one of these paths to get to one of the city’s many local restaurants, boutiques, or businesses. Everything from fine dining options to tiki bars can be found within Punta Gorda. The rest of the city is made up of residential areas. From affordable to luxury, renters of Punta Gorda have a wide range of choices.
Explore the City
There are many shopping opportunities all over Punta Gorda.
Swimming pools and docks are common features for homes.
Biking and walking are popular methods to get around.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,627
Average: $96,756
Education
8,256
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,068
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Punta Gorda has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Punta Gorda, FL is $1,469 for a studio, $1,513 for one bedroom, $1,870 for two bedrooms, and $2,371 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Punta Gorda has decreased by -6.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,513/month
671 Sq Ft
House
$3,603/month
1,691 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,082/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,289/month
1,458 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Punta Gorda, FL is 6.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Punta Gorda is 19.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,469 - $2,371. You can expect to pay 0.8% more for groceries, 2.6% less for utilities, and 1.1% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Punta Gorda, FL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Sallie Jones Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
694 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
761 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,120 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
21 Students
Florida SouthWestern Collegiate HS-Charlotte
Public
Grades 9-12
344 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,994 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
21 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Peace River Wildlife Center
- James and Barbara Moore Observatory
- Alligator Creek Preserve and Caniff Nature Center
- Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
- Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve
Airports
- Punta Gorda
- Southwest Florida International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.