The Town FilesPort Charlotte, Florida
Community in Charlotte County · population 60,625 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $269,900
- Household income
- $63,844
- Jan low / Jul high
- 53° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 53
- Median age
- 55.4
Port Charlotte is a community of 60,625 people in Charlotte County, Florida. The median home is worth $269,900, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 78% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 70% of Florida towns.
How Port Charlotte ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Port Charlotte is worth $269,900, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $63,844, which is more affordable than 61% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,553 a month. 83.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Port Charlotte | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,553 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $63,844 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 83.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.2% | — |
Who lives in Port Charlotte
| People | Port Charlotte | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.6% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Port Charlotte
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 52.5°F. About 54.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 136 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Charlotte since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 21, 2006 about 0.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 2005.
Severe weather in Charlotte County since 1996
Charlotte County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Charlotte County
Charlotte County had 56,024 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,082 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Port Charlotte itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Port Charlotte
12 public schools with 7,532 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,659 | 20.7 |
| PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 884 | 18.0 |
| NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 784 | 16.0 |
| LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 694 | 17.4 |
| MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 669 | 15.9 |
| MYAKKA RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 652 | 15.2 |
| MURDOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 635 | 17.2 |
| KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 587 | 15.4 |
| PEACE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 524 | 13.8 |
| THE ACADEMY | 6-12 | 298 | 16.6 |
| CHARLOTTE HARBOR SCHOOL | PK-12 | 140 | 5.8 |
| CHARLOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE | 9-12 | 6 | 0.3 |
Towns near Port Charlotte
- Charlotte Harbor, FL3.9 mi · 3,784 people · home $183,300
- Harbour Heights, FL6.6 mi · 3,428 people · home $368,900
- Punta Gorda, FL7.0 mi · 19,471 people · home $518,100
- North Port, FL7.0 mi · 74,793 people · home $362,500
- Charlotte Park, FL7.1 mi · 2,667 people · home $290,800
- Cleveland, FL8.1 mi · 3,435 people · home $177,800
- Warm Mineral Springs, FL10.4 mi · 5,442 people · home $188,300
- Rotonda, FL12.4 mi · 10,114 people · home $389,400
Port Charlotte questions
Is Port Charlotte, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Port Charlotte scores better for retirees than 58% of Florida towns and quieter than 65%. 33.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.4).
How much does a house cost in Port Charlotte?
The median owner-occupied home in Port Charlotte is valued at $269,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,844, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,553 a month.
What is the weather like in Port Charlotte?
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 52.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Port Charlotte get tornadoes?
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Charlotte since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 21, 2006. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)