Margate, FL 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.
Margate
69.4
#1219 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Margate leads in walk score (37 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 7.1). Punta Gorda leads in median household income ($75,898 vs $56,324).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Margate, FL | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1219) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 58,593 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,588 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+34.0 |
D+
69.4 Score
Margate, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,588
Population
58,593
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
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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