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North Port, FL


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North Port, Florida

North Port, Florida, in Sarasota county, is 27 miles SE of Sarasota, Florida (center to center) and 64 miles S of Tampa, Florida. The city is located in the Sarasota - Bradenton metropolitan area. North Port has a population of 22,797.

The People and Families of North Port

In North Port, about 63% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in North Port if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Port had a median family income of $40,594.

Political Inclinations

Residents of North Port gave more campaign money ($4,700) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

North Port Housing

Owners occupy 88% of the housing units in North Port. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In North Port, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of North Port, FL

Comparing North Port to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population96
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity63
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income35
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime25

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