Punta Gorda Metro Area, FL
Living in the Punta Gorda Metro Area
Bikeability30
Walkability9
Commute55
Public Transit6
Affordability68
Public Safety75
Airports63
Hospitals31
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
181kPopulation+22k (2010–19)
59 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office27%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$195kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$874Median Monthly Rent+$119 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity96%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Punta Gorda Metro Area
United States45
Florida50
Property Crime in the Punta Gorda Metro Area
United States48
Florida57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 9 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 64 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Punta Gorda Metro Area
Inland Flooding26
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Punta Gorda Metro Area, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Punta Gorda Metro Area, FL
Compass Learning Center
6 miles, NW
Good Shepherd Day School
8 miles, NW
Living Word Christian School
11 miles, S
Port Charlotte Adventist School
12 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Punta Gorda Metro Area, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University
30 miles, S
Hodges University
43 miles, S
Ave Maria University
48 miles, SE
Ringling College of Art and Design
50 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Punta Gorda Metro Area, FL
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
8 miles, NW
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NW
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
13 miles, NW
Cape Coral Hospital
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Punta Gorda Metro Area, FL
Punta Gorda Airport
5 miles, NW
Southwest Florida International Airport
26 miles, SE
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
52 miles, NW
Tampa International Airport
85 miles, NW