Central, LA vs Punta Gorda, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 7.1). Punta Gorda leads in walk score (14 vs 7). Punta Gorda leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+34.0 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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