Living in North Port, FL
North Port is the 359th-largest city in the US, home to about 97,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 28.7% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (102.4 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 96,551+28.7% since 2020
- Median home value
- $362,5004.3 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,894/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $84,049median, per year
- Price level
- 102.4US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 75° / 93°lows 51° / 74°
- Average commute
- 29 min12% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Sarasota County
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Elevation: about 10 ft
Metro area: North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
Cost of living in North Port
The median home in North Port is worth $362,500 and the median household earns $84,049 a year, so a typical home costs about 4.3 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,894 a month, about 27% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area at 102.4, with housing at 128.0 and goods at 96.2 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $76,800 here. Florida has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Florida is 6.98%.
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North Port weather
Average highs run from 75°F in January to 92°F in July, and January nights average 50°F. It gets 53 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 124 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to April.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit North Port
People and work
The median resident is 49.3 years old, and 30% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 81% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 29 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 49.3544th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 81%of households
- People per sq mile
- 97199.4 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%1% walk, 0.3% bike
- Unemployment
- 4.9%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 6.7%of residents
- Typical home built
- 2005median year
Who moves to North Port, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Chicago (Cook County), Miami (Miami-Dade County) and Fort Lauderdale (Broward County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Orlando (Orange County), Miami (Miami-Dade County) and Chicago (Cook County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Sarasota County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: hurricane, lightning, tornado, inland flooding.
Home prices
-0.5% in a year
Up 38% over five years. FHFA house price index for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
63% good days
0 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near North Port
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Ringling College of Art and Design 30 miles
- New College of Florida 32 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Airports near North Port
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda Airport PGD | 16 mi | 957,136 |
| Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport SRQ | 32 mi | 2,112,417 |
| Southwest Florida International Airport RSW | 45 mi | 5,425,293 |
| St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport PIE | 66 mi | 1,228,048 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Frost dates and fall color in North Port
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before January 22, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around January 5 and the first frost comes around January 10.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Punta Gorda Charlotte Co Airport, FL, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for North Port.
Wildfire smoke in North Port
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered North Port on about 94 days a year, including about 4 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in North Port
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 34,419 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in North Port
Downtown North Port is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County School District | Pre-K to 12 | 45,246 | 64 | 15.9 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Manatee County School District (54,215 students), Charlotte County School District (16,997 students), DeSoto County School District (4,155 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
North Port's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to North Port's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Pearland, TX72% matchCompare
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Stargazing near North Port
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Pros and cons of living in North Port
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Pros
- Data Florida has no state income tax on wages.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 75°F.
- Data The city is growing fast (+28.7% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 124 days a year reach 90°F.
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Cities near North Port
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota, FL | 27 mi | 58,458 | $463,000 | 102.4 | Compare |
| Cape Coral, FL | 34 mi | 236,264 | $373,500 | 102.3 | Compare |
| Fort Myers, FL | 40 mi | 101,581 | $384,500 | 102.3 | Compare |
| Lehigh Acres, FL | 46 mi | 132,353 | $292,400 | 102.3 | Compare |
| Riverview, FL | 55 mi | 113,697 | $384,200 | 100.9 | Compare |
| Brandon, FL | 60 mi | 119,767 | $339,000 | 100.9 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Port a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show a growing population, no state income tax on wages, 6 comfortable months a year; the trade-offs are 124 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare North Port side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of North Port?
The Census Bureau estimates North Port had 96,551 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 75,009 in April 2020 (+28.7%).
How much do you need to earn to live in North Port?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $76,800 in the North Port area. The median household here earns $84,049.
When is the best time to visit North Port?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, November to April are the most comfortable months. July averages 92°F and January 75°F for daytime highs.
What county is North Port in?
North Port is in Sarasota County, Florida. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is North Port in?
North Port is on Eastern Time (UTC-5, or UTC-4 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of North Port?
Close to sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Florida have a state income tax?
No. Florida does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of North Port. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Punta Gorda Charlotte Co Airport, FL station; snowfall from Myakka Rvr Sp, FL. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.