Punta Gorda

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Punta Gorda, FL

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A pedestrian-friendly city connected by walking paths

Beach Coastal Boating Pedestrian-Friendly

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Punta Gorda, FL is $1,533 for a studio, $1,607 for one bedroom, $1,730 for two bedrooms, and $2,529 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Punta Gorda has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,607/month
666 Sq Ft
House
$3,794/month
1,834 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,191/month
1,339 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,430/month
1,457 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Punta Gorda, FL is 3.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Punta Gorda is 16.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,533 - $2,529. You can expect to pay 1.7% more for groceries, 3.2% less for utilities, and 25.3% more for transportation.

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Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sallie Jones Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

694 Students

7
out of 10

East Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

761 Students

3
out of 10

Punta Gorda Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,120 Students

4
out of 10

Charlotte High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,994 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

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 2025.