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North Port is a mid-sized city of 76,975 in Florida, with a median household income of $78,815
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is
4% above the national average.
Strengths:
North Port stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Port is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Port city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 103.6
North Port's overall cost of living index is 103.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Port costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.
Metric
North Port, FL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$283,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,547
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,815
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Port's violent crime rate is 93.7 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
93.7 /100k
Property Crime
781.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Port is served primarily by SARASOTA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Port, FL
National Avg
School District
SARASOTA
—
Elementary Schools
31
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
11
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Port sees average highs of 74.5°F in January
and 92.3°F in July,
with 56.2 inches of annual precipitation
.
North Port's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average.
That puts North Port roughly 4% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $283,400 and median rent is $1,547/month.
North Port's violent crime rate is 93.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 781.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Port are operated by SARASOTA.
The district has 31 elementary, 11 middle, and 11 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Port, FL has a population of 76,975, a median household income of $78,815, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Port averages 74.5°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.2 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Port, FL is covered by 6 ZIP codes: 34286, 34288, 34287, 34293, 34291, 34289.
The population of North Port, Florida is 76,975 with a median age of 49.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Port: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $283,400, median household income $78,815, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Port side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
