Homewood, AL 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.

Homewood

71.9

#946 nationally

vs

Punta Gorda

74

#651 nationally

Homewood leads in walk score (42 vs 14). Homewood leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 23.5 min). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.1).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Homewood, AL Punta Gorda, FL
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#946) 74 (#651)
Population 27,758 20,227
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $577,183 $335,133
Median Household Income $97,366 $75,898
Average Commute 16.9 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 42 14
Crime Level 4.1 3.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 123 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.4 R+34.0