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About
Life in North Port
If you're considering North Port, you're looking at a solidly middle-class suburban community that's been growing fast—up 21% in recent years—so you'll see new construction and development everywhere. The median home price around $363,000 is reasonable for Florida, and the median household income of about $84,000 reflects a stable, working professional base rather than a wealthy enclave. Job availability is solid with 4.3% unemployment, and while many people commute into surrounding areas, the average is under 30 minutes.
North Port at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Foreign-Born
13.3%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
+28.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.3% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in North Port: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Port, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (17.3%), and 9.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.6%
of residents
65 and Older
27.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.8%
of households
Married Couples
60.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in North Port
In North Port, rent runs 13% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,226
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $303,227 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in North Port
Unemployment in North Port is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What North Port Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.4 min avg
How North Port residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Port, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
Small hub1.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 46 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 67 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 69% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Port runs 69% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
102.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
446.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Port Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sarasota County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sarasota County, which includes North Port, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.8M |
| 2023 | 3 | Tropical Storm | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Tornado | $2001.1M |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $252,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Tornado | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $90,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sarasota County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sarasota County, which includes North Port, is typically good — 236 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
236
per year
Moderate Days
129
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sarasota County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 52°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Port has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 52°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
141
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 50°F | 2.85" |
| Feb | 78°F | 52°F | 2.44" |
| Mar | 81°F | 55°F | 3.00" |
| Apr | 85°F | 60°F | 2.98" |
| May | 90°F | 65°F | 3.75" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 9.95" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 9.81" |
| Aug | 93°F | 74°F | 10.12" |
| Sep | 91°F | 72°F | 8.45" |
| Oct | 87°F | 66°F | 3.19" |
| Nov | 81°F | 57°F | 2.02" |
| Dec | 77°F | 53°F | 2.51" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Port
North Port has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
North Port Behavioral Health
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Port Charlotte
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Port Charlotte
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Port Charlotte
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 mi away · Englewood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Port
North Port's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Port
North Port has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
42 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Port
North Port Library
13800 South Tamiami Trail, North Port
Shannon Staub Library
4675 Career Lane, North Port
Cities Near North Port
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Port?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
North Port FAQ
Is North Port, Florida affordable?⌄
North Port's median rent is $1,894/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $84,049/year. Median home value is $362,500.
Is North Port, Florida safe?⌄
North Port's violent crime rate was 102 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 447 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Port, Florida?⌄
North Port has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Port, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in North Port is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,894/month and median household income is $84,049/year. The median home value is $362,500. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Port, Florida?⌄
The average commute in North Port is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from