La Porte, TX 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.
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
La Porte leads in walk score (26 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.7). La Porte leads in cost of living index (98 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Porte, TX | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#196) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 36,991 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,347 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+34.0 |
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78.1 Score
La Porte, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,347
Population
36,991
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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