Communities

Murdock Administration Complex

18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 743-1200
www.charlottecountyfl.com

Population (2006 estimate): 51,416

2011 population projection: 55,268

Median age (2006 estimate): 46.7

Per capita income (2006 estimate): $19,470

Median household income (2006 estimate): $37,458

Median household disposable income (2006 estimate): $32,917

Number of employees (2006 estimate): 17,923

Median home sale price: $177,000*

Ad valorem tax (per $100 valuation): $13.5740*

PUNTA GORDA

Close-up: Punta Gorda, Charlotte County’s only incorporated city, is tucked along the banks of Charlotte Harbor, across the Peace River from Port Charlotte. The small city is continuing to recover from Hurricane Charley, with the redevelopment of its downtown and rebuilding of its damaged structures. "Mixed-use" is the buzzword here, with projects featuring hotel and conference space, shops and restaurants, residential units and office space. Land values continue to escalate, particularly along the waterfront, and both new and existing businesses have emerged or are re-establishing themselves in the town. The area continues to get national notice from such lists as Forbes’ Best Small Places for Business and Careers 2007 and Inc. magazine’s 2007 list of "Boomtowns," which considers job growth, education level, quality of life and other factors.

City Hall

326 W. Marion Ave.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-3302
www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us

Population (2006 estimate): 17,018

2011 population projection: 19,199

Median age (2006 estimate): 61.8

Per capita income (2006 estimate): $34,081

Median household income (2006 estimate): $53,607

Median household disposable income (2006 estimate): $45,142

Number of employees (2006 estimate): 7,055

Median home sale price: $218,000

Ad valorem tax (per $100 valuation): $13.8291*

*Charlotte County Property Appraiser
**Florida Association of Realtors
Source: Decision Data Resources provided demographic and income data