The Punta Gorda metro is home to 195,083 people (up 10.2% over five years), with a median household income of $66,154. Typical rent of $1,851/month works out to 33.6% of the median household income — above the 30% affordability threshold, a strain signal (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Punta Gorda's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 20.1% |
| Retail trade | 14.4% |
| Professional & management | 11.8% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 11.4% |
| Construction | 10.9% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 33.6% of median income leave little headroom — expect tenant price sensitivity. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Punta Gorda market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,851/month suggests a household income around $74,000/year. The metro's median household income is $66,154.
By workforce share: Education & health care (20.1%), Retail trade (14.4%), Professional & management (11.8%) (Census ACS 5-year).