Pooler, GA 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.

Pooler

75.2

#491 nationally

vs

Punta Gorda

74

#651 nationally

Pooler leads in median household income ($89,812 vs $75,898). Pooler leads in cost of living index (108 vs 124). Punta Gorda leads in walk score (14 vs 13).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pooler, GA Punta Gorda, FL
WhereAtHome Score 75.2 (#491) 74 (#651)
Population 29,544 20,227
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $343,718 $335,133
Median Household Income $89,812 $75,898
Average Commute 24 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 13 14
Crime Level 2.9 3.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+18.0 R+34.0