There are 20 independent living communities serving Punta Gorda, Florida. This includes 1 community in Punta Gorda and 19 nearby. The median daily cost for independent living in Florida is approximately $55, with costs running between $16 and $145 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $1,650, with costs ranging from around $467 up to $4,356. The median annual cost is $19,800, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Punta Gorda ranges from as little as $990 per month up to $2,200 per month. The median cost is approximately $1,650 per month, or around $19,800 per year.
Punta Gorda is a mid-size city in the State of Florida. It is located within Charlotte County. While the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 110,940 people, there are 64,211 within the city. About 55% of the population are over the age of 55.
Punta Gorda has an exceptional SeniorScore™ of 81. The average housing price in the city is $198,000, which is less than the state average of $208,500. Punta Gorda has a high unemployment rate of roughly 10.6%. The city's average household income is $50,000 ($32,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $40,000 for the entire state of Florida.
Punta Gorda has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city gets very high levels of rain each year. Punta Gorda has an exceptionally low rate of crime and above average air quality ratings in relation to other cities in the US.