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Charlotte County, FL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Charlotte County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 217,212
- +15.5% since 2020
- Households
- 90,542
- Median household income
- $69,952
- +35.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $328,900
- Jobs located here
- 57,938
- Highest market score
- 98
- Funeral homes, #2 of 1,472 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 217,212 people live in Charlotte County, in 90,542 households. Population estimates put the population change in Charlotte County from 2020 to 2025 at +15.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Charlotte County is $69,952 a year, 13% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 35.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Charlotte County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (68).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Charlotte County are for funeral homes (98), fast food and sandwich shops (84) and child care centers and preschools (83). Charlotte County ranks #2 of 1,472 scored counties for funeral homes.
Charlotte County is part of the Punta Gorda metro area. For its number of households, Charlotte County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Charlotte County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Charlotte County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 98 | #2 of 1,472 | 11 | 1.2 | $2.1M | 305 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 84 | #80 of 2,222 | 76 | 8.4 | $4.3M | 140 | 90 |
| Child care and preschools | 83 | #59 of 1,611 | 30 | 3.3 | $1.2M | 123 | 20 |
| Grocery stores | 83 | #137 of 2,070 | 41 | 4.5 | $13M | 140 | 26 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 81 | #165 of 2,402 | 127 | 14.0 | $4.2M | 124 | 44 |
| Pizza | 80 | #89 of 2,090 | 57 | 6.3 | $5.7M | 112 | 90 |
| Gas stations | 79 | #165 of 2,358 | 64 | 7.1 | $3.7M | 157 | 57 |
| Convenience stores | 78 | #229 of 2,261 | 62 | 6.8 | $8.6M | 109 | 18 |
| Laundromats | 77 | #87 of 785 | 8 | 0.9 | $20.4M | 163 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 77 | #161 of 2,063 | 63 | 7.0 | $5.2M | 140 | 30 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #209 of 2,405 | 703 | 77.6 | $463K | 125 | 264 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 76 | #149 of 1,889 | 59 | 6.5 | $5.5M | 133 | 30 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 75 | #45 of 777 | 10 | 1.1 | $6M | 149 | 10 |
| Gyms | 74 | #154 of 1,792 | 45 | 5.0 | $1.3M | 103 | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 74 | #161 of 1,490 | 32 | 3.5 | $3M | 127 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 74 | #365 of 2,272 | 110 | 12.1 | $1.9M | 149 | 63 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 72 | #323 of 2,087 | 71 | 7.8 | $2.3M | 181 | 44 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 71 | #349 of 2,210 | 112 | 12.4 | $1.5M | 165 | 48 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 70 | #263 of 2,088 | 87 | 9.6 | $695K | 105 | 17 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 67 | #231 of 1,334 | 32 | 3.5 | $1.9M | 94 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 67 | #351 of 1,485 | 34 | 3.8 | $2.3M | 83 | 23 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 67 | #469 of 2,405 | 404 | 44.6 | $806K | 121 | 142 |
| Dry cleaners | 65 | #104 of 507 | 8 | 0.9 | $20.4M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 62 | #432 of 1,493 | 49 | 5.4 | $2.6M | 90 | 115 |
| Pet businesses | 59 | #705 of 2,200 | 113 | 12.5 | $682K | 78 | 54 |
| Barbershops | 58 | #499 of 1,356 | 43 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 96 | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | 58 | #524 of 1,451 | 33 | 3.6 | $2.2M | 89 | 11 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 55 | #623 of 1,461 | 47 | 5.2 | $1.6M | 64 | 21 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 53 | #594 of 1,327 | 27 | 3.0 | $2.7M | 89 | 22 |
| Pet stores | 51 | #467 of 974 | 22 | 2.4 | $3.5M | 77 | 10 |
| Physical therapy | 51 | #700 of 1,422 | 50 | 5.5 | $1.9M | 81 | 30 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 51 | #914 of 1,886 | 92 | 10.2 | $1.1M | 107 | 64 |
| Spas and skin care | 49 | #929 of 1,769 | 89 | 9.8 | $877K | 100 | 21 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 48 | #268 of 479 | 7 | 0.8 | $10.6M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 47 | #937 of 1,656 | 54 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 101 | 203 |
| Hair salons | 47 | #1,338 of 2,339 | 206 | 22.8 | $379K | 88 | 52 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #1,344 of 2,401 | 322 | 35.6 | $230K | 86 | 123 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,351 of 2,378 | 192 | 21.2 | $386K | 87 | 86 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 46 | #517 of 887 | 44 | 4.9 | Index only | 77 | 17 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 45 | #200 of 325 | 6 | 0.7 | $16.1M | 66 | 7 |
| Property management | 44 | #567 of 910 | 49 | 5.4 | Index only | 49 | 38 |
| Electricians | 44 | #739 of 1,160 | 34 | 3.8 | $7.4M | 62 | 85 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 44 | #831 of 1,302 | 50 | 5.5 | $1.9M | 62 | 15 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 44 | #1,105 of 1,771 | 113 | 12.5 | $1.1M | 68 | 205 |
| House cleaning | 43 | #550 of 847 | 33 | 3.6 | $3.9M | 61 | 65 |
| Nail salons | 42 | #913 of 1,328 | 64 | 7.1 | $1.2M | 73 | 22 |
| Tire shops | 42 | #984 of 1,530 | 44 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 67 | 19 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,743 of 2,385 | 410 | 45.3 | $190K | 89 | 100 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,264 of 1,707 | 94 | 10.4 | $2.7M | 56 | 113 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 39 | #1,721 of 2,394 | 663 | 73.2 | $146K | 96 | 327 |
| Pest control | 36 | #546 of 699 | 31 | 3.4 | $4.2M | 41 | 25 |
| Home repair trades | 36 | #1,689 of 2,057 | 199 | 22.0 | $1.3M | 52 | 235 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 34 | #1,919 of 2,176 | 486 | 53.7 | Index only | 50 | 212 |
| Real estate | 34 | #1,952 of 2,229 | 597 | 65.9 | Index only | 51 | 309 |
| Roofing and gutters | 33 | #955 of 1,177 | 71 | 7.8 | $3.5M | 42 | 37 |
| Home inspectors | 29 | #370 of 415 | 18 | 2.0 | Index only | 28 | 10 |
Household spending in Charlotte County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $74M | $818 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $238.9M | $2,639 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $325.7M | $3,597 | 88 |
| Groceries | $533.2M | $5,889 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $78M | $862 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $37.1M | $410 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $60.5M | $668 | 68 |
| Medical and dental services | $96.9M | $1,070 | 83 |
| Pets | $77M | $851 | 94 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $163.1M | $1,801 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $205.1M | $2,266 | 116 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $251.6M | $2,779 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $128.9M | $1,424 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.3B | $14,663 | 88 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Charlotte County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 217,212+15.5% since 2020
- Households
- 90,542
- Median age
- 58.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 84%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 681 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 295
- Median household income
- $69,952+35.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $92,474
- Median home value
- $328,900
- Jobs located here
- 57,938
- Daytime population
- 192,438Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Charlotte County, FL growing?
Population estimates put Charlotte County at 217,212 people in 2025, up 15.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 90,542 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 35.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Charlotte County, FL spend?
Households in Charlotte County spend about $1.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $533.2M on groceries and $325.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Charlotte County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (68).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Charlotte County, FL?
Of the business types scored in Charlotte County, funeral homes (98), fast food and sandwich shops (84) and child care centers and preschools (83) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #2 of 1,472 scored counties.
How does Charlotte County, FL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Charlotte County is $69,952, 13% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 15.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $328,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (54% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Charlotte County, each ranked against other counties.
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