City safety & data profile

Punta GordaFL

Punta Gorda, FL is a 18K-resident city in Charlotte County with a median household income of $85,779.

Charlotte County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Punta Gorda, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Punta Gorda has a population larger than 38% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $518,100.

Data updated 2026-07-22

18K
Population
Top 62%
By size
$85,779
Median income
$518,100
Median home
8.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda posts a median household income higher than 56% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 44%
by median income, US cities

Where Punta Gorda income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$85,779 Top 44% higher than 56% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Punta Gorda, FL beyond the headline numbers

Punta Gorda sits inside Charlotte County, Florida, at roughly 26.93°N, -82.05°W. Population 18,150, $85,779 median household income. Median home value $518,100, median rent $1,410. Poverty rate 8.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Punta Gorda's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 49.3%, then short sleep duration at 29.9%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Punta Gorda from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,150
Punta Gorda
Median Income
$85,779
+26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$518,100
+128% vs avg
Median Age
66.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Charlotte County) - Punta Gorda's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
201K+25%
Median Income
$69,952+58%
Median Home Value
$328,900+129%
Poverty Rate
9%-29%
Unemployment
5.4%-61%

Economics

Economics indicators for Punta Gorda, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,410/mo
Poverty Rate
8.3% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.7%
Work From Home 18.8%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 88.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
49.3%
Short Sleep Duration
29.9%
Obesity
28.4%
Physical Inactivity
23.4%
Diabetes
16.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
12%
Frequent Mental Distress
11.7%
Current Smoking
10.1%
Binge Drinking
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.5%
Annual Checkup 87%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
8.9%
Stroke
5.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Punta Gorda, FL? ▼
Punta Gorda, FL has a population of 18,150 people, located in Charlotte County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Punta Gorda? ▼
The median household income in Punta Gorda, FL is $85,779 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
What is the median home value in Punta Gorda? ▼
The median home value in Punta Gorda, FL is $518,100. Median rent is $1,410/month.
What are the top health concerns in Punta Gorda? ▼
The top health indicators in Punta Gorda include High Blood Pressure (49.3%), Short Sleep Duration (29.9%), Obesity (28.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Punta Gorda? ▼
The median age in Punta Gorda, FL is 66.3 years. 41.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Punta Gorda, FL is located in Charlotte County, Florida. With a population of 18K and a $85,779 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Punta Gorda area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Punta Gorda Isles, FL 18K Port Charlotte, FL 54K North Port, FL 62K Englewood, FL 15K North Fort Myers, FL 39K Fort Myers, FL 74K Cape Coral, FL 175K South Venice, FL 14K
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Using Punta Gorda's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Charlotte County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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