As of September 2026, the typical home in the Punta Gorda metro costs $298,912 and typical rent is $1,851/month — a price-to-rent ratio of 13 and a gross rental yield of 7.4%. Punta Gorda scores 58/100 on the Star Score index, ranking #80 of 174 tracked US rental markets.
The Punta Gorda metro posts a price-to-rent ratio of 13 on a typical home value of $298,912 and typical rent of $1,851/month — a gross rental yield of 7.4% before expenses. Factor scores below show how it stacks up on landlord law, taxes, growth and risk.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value (ZHVI) | $298,912 |
| Typical rent (ZORI) | $1,851/mo |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 13 |
| Gross rental yield | 7.4% |
| Star Score | 58/100 ★★★☆☆ |
| Rank among tracked markets | #80 of 174 |
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National rule-of-thumb renovation costs (2026, per square foot) applied to a typical ~1,400 sq ft single-family in this market — every house differs, so treat these as planning ranges, not bids:
| Scope | $/sq ft | Typical house |
|---|---|---|
| Paint & refresh (cosmetic light) | $15–25 | $21K–35K |
| Cosmetic full (floors, kitchen refresh, baths) | $25–45 | $35K–63K |
| Full renovation (systems + finishes) | $45–75 | $63K–105K |
| Gut / structural | $75–120 | $105K–168K |
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Punta Gorda scores 58/100 on the Star Score index (#80 of 174 tracked markets), with a gross rental yield of 7.4% at September 2026 prices. It suits investors prioritizing cash flow over appreciation.
13 — the typical home value ($298,912) divided by a year of typical rent ($1,851/month × 12). Ratios under about 15 generally favor buying and landlording.
With a typical home at $298,912 and rent of $1,851/month (7.4% gross yield), Punta Gorda suits the BRRRR strategy well: entry prices leave room to buy below market, renovate, and refinance without trapping capital.
Typical asking rent in the Punta Gorda metro is $1,851 per month as of September 2026, per Zillow's Observed Rent Index.