Newport, RI 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.
Newport
67.6
#1404 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Newport leads in walk score (59 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.8). Newport leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newport, RI | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1404) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 24,717 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $962,240 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $81,330 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.5 | R+34.0 |
D+
67.6 Score
Newport, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$962,240
Population
24,717
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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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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