Irving, TX 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.

Irving

73.1

#789 nationally

vs

Punta Gorda

74

#651 nationally

Irving leads in walk score (45 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 7.5). Irving leads in cost of living index (103 vs 124).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Irving, TX Punta Gorda, FL
WhereAtHome Score 73.1 (#789) 74 (#651)
Population 254,373 20,227
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $343,364 $335,133
Median Household Income $76,686 $75,898
Average Commute 23.8 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 45 14
Crime Level 7.5 3.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 103 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+22.2 R+34.0