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Punta Gorda, FL metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Punta Gorda metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- 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 377 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 217,212 people live in the Punta Gorda metro area, in 90,542 households. Population estimates show the Punta Gorda metro area grew 15.5% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Punta Gorda metro area 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 the Punta Gorda metro area 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 the Punta Gorda metro area are for funeral homes (98), restaurants and cafes (84) and fast food and sandwich shops (84). The Punta Gorda metro area ranks #2 of 377 scored metro areas for funeral homes.
The Punta Gorda metro area is made up of one county, Charlotte County. For its number of households, the Punta Gorda metro area 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 the Punta Gorda metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Punta Gorda metro area with other metro areas 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 metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 98 | #2 of 377 | 11 | 1.2 | $2.1M | 305 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 84 | #9 of 387 | 703 | 77.6 | $463K | 125 | 264 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 84 | #11 of 387 | 76 | 8.4 | $4.3M | 140 | 90 |
| Insurance agencies | 83 | #25 of 387 | 110 | 12.1 | $1.9M | 149 | 63 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 82 | #14 of 387 | 112 | 12.4 | $1.5M | 165 | 48 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 81 | #16 of 387 | 71 | 7.8 | $2.3M | 181 | 44 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 80 | #9 of 387 | 63 | 7.0 | $5.2M | 140 | 30 |
| Grocery stores | 80 | #20 of 387 | 41 | 4.5 | $13M | 140 | 26 |
| Child care and preschools | 80 | #20 of 387 | 30 | 3.3 | $1.2M | 123 | 20 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 79 | #7 of 387 | 59 | 6.5 | $5.5M | 133 | 30 |
| Gas stations | 79 | #19 of 387 | 64 | 7.1 | $3.7M | 157 | 57 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 77 | #24 of 387 | 127 | 14.0 | $4.2M | 124 | 44 |
| Laundromats | 77 | #28 of 364 | 8 | 0.9 | $20.4M | 163 | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 76 | #12 of 347 | 10 | 1.1 | $6M | 149 | 10 |
| Pizza | 75 | #30 of 387 | 57 | 6.3 | $5.7M | 112 | 90 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 74 | #31 of 387 | 404 | 44.6 | $806K | 121 | 142 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 73 | #24 of 387 | 87 | 9.6 | $695K | 105 | 17 |
| Gyms | 73 | #28 of 387 | 45 | 5.0 | $1.3M | 103 | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 73 | #37 of 386 | 32 | 3.5 | $3M | 127 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 67 | #76 of 387 | 62 | 6.8 | $8.6M | 109 | 18 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 65 | #68 of 387 | 32 | 3.5 | $1.9M | 94 | 7 |
| Dry cleaners | 64 | #60 of 272 | 8 | 0.9 | $20.4M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 61 | #117 of 387 | 92 | 10.2 | $1.1M | 107 | 64 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 59 | #142 of 385 | 49 | 5.4 | $2.6M | 90 | 115 |
| Car washes and detailing | 57 | #151 of 387 | 33 | 3.6 | $2.2M | 89 | 11 |
| Veterinarians | 56 | #156 of 384 | 34 | 3.8 | $2.3M | 83 | 23 |
| Barbershops | 53 | #168 of 387 | 43 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 96 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 49 | #201 of 386 | 50 | 5.5 | $1.9M | 81 | 30 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 47 | #170 of 290 | 7 | 0.8 | $10.6M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #213 of 387 | 663 | 73.2 | $146K | 96 | 327 |
| Spas and skin care | 47 | #218 of 387 | 89 | 9.8 | $877K | 100 | 21 |
| Pet businesses | 47 | #222 of 387 | 113 | 12.5 | $682K | 78 | 54 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #238 of 387 | 322 | 35.6 | $230K | 86 | 123 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #239 of 387 | 206 | 22.8 | $379K | 88 | 52 |
| Auto repair shops | 45 | #250 of 387 | 192 | 21.2 | $386K | 87 | 86 |
| Property management | 44 | #239 of 374 | 49 | 5.4 | Index only | 49 | 38 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 44 | #242 of 381 | 27 | 3.0 | $2.7M | 89 | 22 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 44 | #262 of 387 | 410 | 45.3 | $190K | 89 | 100 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 43 | #127 of 197 | 6 | 0.7 | $16.1M | 66 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 43 | #236 of 387 | 113 | 12.5 | $1.1M | 68 | 205 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 43 | #241 of 373 | 44 | 4.9 | Index only | 77 | 17 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 43 | #259 of 386 | 47 | 5.2 | $1.6M | 64 | 21 |
| House cleaning | 42 | #256 of 375 | 33 | 3.6 | $3.9M | 61 | 65 |
| Pet stores | 42 | #256 of 382 | 22 | 2.4 | $3.5M | 77 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 42 | #257 of 387 | 54 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 101 | 203 |
| Nail salons | 38 | #320 of 387 | 64 | 7.1 | $1.2M | 73 | 22 |
| Electricians | 37 | #300 of 383 | 34 | 3.8 | $7.4M | 62 | 85 |
| Pest control | 36 | #274 of 345 | 31 | 3.4 | $4.2M | 41 | 25 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 36 | #309 of 386 | 50 | 5.5 | $1.9M | 62 | 15 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 33 | #332 of 387 | 94 | 10.4 | $2.7M | 56 | 113 |
| Tire shops | 32 | #307 of 386 | 44 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 67 | 19 |
| Home repair trades | 32 | #344 of 387 | 199 | 22.0 | $1.3M | 52 | 235 |
| Real estate | 32 | #362 of 387 | 597 | 65.9 | Index only | 51 | 309 |
| Roofing and gutters | 31 | #332 of 381 | 71 | 7.8 | $3.5M | 42 | 37 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 31 | #369 of 387 | 486 | 53.7 | Index only | 50 | 212 |
| Home inspectors | 30 | #218 of 243 | 18 | 2.0 | Index only | 28 | 10 |
Household spending in the Punta Gorda metro area
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 the Punta Gorda metro area
- 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 the Punta Gorda, FL metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Punta Gorda metro area 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 the Punta Gorda, FL metro area spend?
Households in the Punta Gorda metro area 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 the Punta Gorda metro area 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 the Punta Gorda, FL metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Punta Gorda metro area, funeral homes (98), restaurants and cafes (84) and fast food and sandwich shops (84) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #2 of 377 scored metro areas.
How does the Punta Gorda, FL metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Punta Gorda metro area 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 the Punta Gorda metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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