City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

North Port, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for North Port - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

80,512
Residents
$81,940
Median income
$328,700
Median home
$1,470
Median rent (state)

North Port - the verdict

North Port ranks in the 63rd percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

63rd
percentile, household income
69th
percentile, home value
58th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: North Port, FL

Florida's North Port is a small city, with 80,512 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. North Port households earn a median of $81,940 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 4.8%. Home values in North Port run a median of $328,700, and the median resident age is 48.6 years. 28.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 50.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 2,578 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 91% from five years earlier.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,470 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Florida's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). The average commute for North Port workers runs 26.7 minutes, with 76.3% driving alone and 10.4% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 95.2 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

80,512 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$81,940 /yr

Poverty 4.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does North Port compare to other US cities?

North Port measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 63% higher than other cities
Home value 69% pricier than other cities
Median rent 58% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares North Port against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places North Port toward the bottom of Florida's cities

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, North Port ranks #750 - the 18th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares North Port only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#298 of 903
67th percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#750 of 930
18th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#369 of 894
59th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#644 of 930
30th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#445 of 930
52nd percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

63rdIncome percentile

63rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How North Port's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$328,700 31st percentile more affordable than 31% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. North Port $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - North Port, FL North Port, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not North Port, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution North Port, FL median $81,940/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
North Port, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for North Port, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
80,512
Median Income
$81,940
Median Home Value
$328,700
Median Age
48.6
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor force participation
50.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%

Schools

Total Schools
9
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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70,000 residents80,000 residents90,000 residents100,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 75,698 residents 96,551 residents ▲ +27.5%
North Port's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
2,578
housing units authorized
Single-Family
2,323
detached homes
Multifamily
255
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
32
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1,352
2020 1,620
2021 2,388
2022 2,286
2023 2,332
2024 2,578

Permit volume increased 91% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
26.7 minutes
Drive Alone
76.3%
Carpool
10.8%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
1.1%
Work from Home
10.4%
Other
1.1%

Based on 32,916 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county North Port sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,470/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Boynton Beach
80,601 people
Homestead
80,725 people
Miami Beach
81,319 people
Kissimmee
79,504 people
The Villages
82,108 people
Pine Hills
82,264 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to North Port's 80,512 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lakewood, CA
80,510 people
Somerville, MA
80,549 people
Frederick, MD
80,617 people
Rancho Cordova, CA
80,656 people
South Jordan, UT
80,331 people
Flint, MI
80,835 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to North Port's $81,940 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Atlanta, GA
$81,938 median income
Point Hope, AK
$81,944 median income
Morrisonville, IL
$81,944 median income
Princeville, IL
$81,944 median income
St. Charles, IA
$81,944 median income
Portland, TX
$81,944 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - North Port, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition North Port, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 81.9% 7.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.7% White 81.9% Black or African American 4.8% Asian 2.0% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.5% Two or more races 7.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How North Port compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
North Port (this city) 80,512 $81,940
Boynton Beach 80,601 $71,378
Homestead 80,725 $61,975
Miami Beach 81,319 $67,014
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about North Port, FL?

What is the population of North Port, FL? +

North Port, FL counts 80,512 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in North Port, FL? +

In North Port, the typical household earns $81,940 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in North Port? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for North Port; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in North Port, FL? +

A typical home in North Port is worth $328,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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