Clayton, NC 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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.6). Punta Gorda leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 31.5 min). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 30,216 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 14 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | R+34.0 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Punta Gorda has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
Southeast
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C
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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