Dana Point, CA 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.
Dana Point
62.9
#1811 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Dana Point leads in walk score (53 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in cost of living index (124 vs 207). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dana Point, CA | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1811) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 32,567 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,754,054 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $119,632 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+34.0 |
D-
62.9 Score
Dana Point, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,754,054
Population
32,567
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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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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