Punta Gorda Isles, called "PGI" by locals, is like living in an upscale marina. Every home backs up to a 7- to 15-foot-deep canal. And depending on where someone lives, they're either a 30-minute or one-minute boat ride out to Peace River, which opens to Charlotte Harbor. Realtor Luke Andreae, the co-owner of Re/Max Harbor Realty, Inc., says the neighborhood embodies Punta Gorda's biggest draw: the boating lifestyle. Its design is entirely distinctive for the state. "You can find golf courses and pickleball complexes throughout Florida, but you can't find our miles and miles of canals. That's why people come here." Andreae grew up in the neighboring community of Burnt Store Isles, PGI's biggest competitor. Prices are similar, and so is the layout, but PGI is just a walk from downtown. "When you're working with people, it can be either one. For me, the simple answer is finding the right house," says local Realtor Janet Minerich, who lived in PGI for 12 years.
Punta Gorda Isles boaters have a place to store and maintain their boats at Isles Yacht Club.
Punta Gorda Isles is a large community of single family homes built along waterways.
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Gilchrist Park's pier is just a bike ride away
Locals spend their time boating and can easily get out to open water via the neighborhood’s canals. There are three boat access points to open water, including the public ramp at Ponce Inlet. Downtown’s waterside parks are just a bike ride away. Each one is connected by the Harborwalk, which loops around the city. With its public pier and metal benches, Gilchrist Park is a peaceful place to fish or watch boats pass by. The tennis courts are beside its playground, allowing parents and kids to play in stride.
Coming into PGI from West Marion Avenue, it’s a short drive west to the Peace River Wildlife Preserve at Ponce de Leon Park. A staple of Punta Gorda for over 40 years, it's a sanctuary for native species that can't be released back into the wild. One of them, Orion the owl, was fed from a backyard and lost his ability to hunt for himself. “We use this facility to teach people how to live with wildlife and what not to do with wildlife, and then this also funds what we do at our hospital,” says Trisha LaPointe, the preserve’s executive director.
Punta Gorda Isles residents can take a stroll at nearby Gilchrist Park.
Punta Gorda Isles residents enjoy biking around the neighborhood attractions and marinas.
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Coastal homes in Punta Gorda Isles feature decorative landscaping and updated designs.
Custom-built homes in Punta Gorda Isles
Custom-built homes and condos wind around PGI's canals. Neighborhood streets branch from main roads lined by tall palm trees. They end in cul-de-sacs with green medians. Lots are modest, requiring little maintenance. Most people can store sailboats out back, but there is a motorboat-only section built by a low-hanging bridge restricting the passage of tall vessels. Deed restrictions keep PGI relatively uniform, but neighbors get creative with dolphin and manatee-shaped mailboxes. "The main restrictions are to keep your lawn cut, and no boat trailers or RVs in your driveway," Andreae says. Boat sheds are also a no-no as they impede water views. Andreae says time to open water, seawall size and canal views determine pricing outside the usual elements of age, condition and size. The oldest sections of PGI have narrower canals, leading to less expansive views. Minerich says homes near the West Marion Avenue entrance are the oldest and are often bought as tear-down projects. This new construction typically sells for just over $1 million to nearly $3 million. However, modestly sized homes can be priced as low as $730,000. Established single-family homes built from the late ‘60s to 2010s typically price from the high $500,000s to around $2 million. Condos offer entry point ranges in the $300,000 to $700,000s. The CAP Index Crime Score for the neighborhood is 1 out of 10, much lower than the national average of 4.
Punta Gorda weather and rainfall
Punta Gorda has hot summers where it rains almost daily. It also experiences at least one tropical storm or hurricane a year. The neighborhood historically has never flooded. However, in 2024, the harbor waters breached the city's seawall during a storm surge from Hurricane Helene. This caused considerable flooding throughout Charlotte County, especially in downtown Punta Gorda. There was some light flooding in PGI, mostly in homes built before the 1970s; prior to that time, FEMA-regulated elevation guidelines weren’t in place. Andreae says mortgages require flood insurance in Punta Gorda but if someone purchases their property outright, they can opt out.
Backyard canals with private docks are perfect for boaters in Punta Gorda Isles.
Punta Gorda Isles is about 30 minutes from the gulf beaches.
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The Visual Arts Center offers art classes
"One of the main social clubs is the Isles Yacht Club. There's a huge waiting list – it takes years to get in here," Andreae says. "It's great in season when the restaurants are packed. The food is excellent, and you can get a table at any time you want." The PGI civic association hosts a range of fishing and boating clubs that are more accessible to all residents. In the evenings, local musicians often gather and play music under the pavilion at Gilchrist Park.
The Visual Arts Center is just up the road from PGI. "It's the hub for local artists in Southwest Florida," says Lisa Gallucci, the executive director. "We have all kinds of classes in painting, drawing, pottery, sculpture, stained glass, infused glass and resin, and a ton of jewelry-making classes." The nonprofit places affordable art throughout its gallery and hosts free art exhibits for the community. Its paying members also enjoy dedicated gallery space in the gift shop.
Golfers can have a great lunch with friends at St. Andrew's South in Punta Gorda Isles.
Residents in Punta Gorda Isles can gather to socialize and play bocce at the Isles Yacht Club.
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Laff Out Loud at Fishermen's Village
Penny's Diner & Speakeasy is located in the heart of PGI and it's open from breakfast to dinnertime. However, one of the most popular spots to shop and grab a bite is Fishermen's Village, an open-air mall decorated with coastal murals. Minerich says the winding sidewalks throughout PGI make getting there on a bicycle easy. Laff Out Loud is a longstanding shop filled with games and gifts. "It is very eclectic," says Robin Kaske, who owns the store with her husband and daughter. "We lived in Orlando and Michigan, and there were all these corporate stores we liked going to before. We picked different themes from each one and combined them." Nichole's Collection, a clothing boutique, is another staple next door. Village Brewhouse is across the way for burgers on the patio overlooking the Peace River. In the evenings, locals head to Sunset Beach Club to sit on the artificial beach and drink tropical cocktails. Village parking is free and plentiful until the snowbirds return. "It fills up quickly in season," says Adriane Davoli, Kaske's daughter. There's a Publix just outside PGI for grocery runs. Target and other major chains are in Port Charlotte, about 10 miles northwest.
Punta Gorda Isles residents will find popular retail shops and eateries at Fishermen's Village.
Punta Gorda Isles residents will find restaurants with outdoor seating at Fishermen's Village.
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Sallie Jones Elementary School teaches early leadership skills
Students living in PGI begin at Sallie Jones Elementary School, which earns an A-minus rating on Niche. The school is known for being a “Leader in Me Lighthouse Legacy School,” which is earned by requiring ongoing career development for its teachers and integrating leadership skills — like goal setting and collaboration — into its curriculum. Charlotte High School also scores an A-minus, and Punta Gorda Middle earns a B rating.
Sallie Jones Elementary School offers classes for younger children in Punta Gorda.
Charlotte High School is centrally located in Punta Gorda.
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Punta Gorda is about 30 miles from the beach
Residents rely on their cars when they aren’t traveling by bike or foot to local hot spots. The neighborhood is built just west of the Tamiami Trail, a major north-west route that connects Punta Gorda to Port Charlotte and beyond. There are two ShorePoint Health hospitals, one in downtown Punta Gorda, and the other in Port Charlotte. And while Punta Gorda is a harbor town, residents make it a habit to visit the beach often, as Fort Meyers, Sarasota and Englewood are within 30 miles.
Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda Isles Offers great views of the harbor.
Punta Gorda Isles can take a drive to watch sunsets on Ft Myers Beach.
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Parks in this Area
Punta Gorda Nature Park
Hounds of Henry Street
History Park
Transit
Airport
Punta Gorda
13 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Punta Gorda Isles
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Punta Gorda Isles, Punta Gorda sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Punta Gorda Isles, Punta Gorda over the last 12 months is $719,820, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,946
Median Age
71
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
4.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
66.5%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,184
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,217
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.5%
Advanced Degrees
17.5%
% Population in Labor Force
29.4%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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