Congressional District 17, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
805,607 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,899 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$328,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$655 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,393 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 61
Feb 2 0 64
Mar 3 0 67
Apr 2 0 71
May 3 0 76
Jun 8 0 80
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 7 0 80
Oct 3 0 76
Nov 2 0 69
Dec 2 0 63

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 2%

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Schools

Murdock Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Port Charlotte High School
1 miles, E • 4.1 star
The Academy
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Charlotte Technical College
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Cape Coral Technical College
26 miles, S • 1.4 star
Suncoast Technical College
29 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Fawcett Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
4 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Englewood Community Hospital
11 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Punta Gorda Airport
12 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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