Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Warm Mineral Springs
Attraction
North Port Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (15) F
Culver's
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Abbe's Donuts
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Linksters Tap Room
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sweet Scoops Ice Cream
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
YouFit Gym
Gym
Morgan Family Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
George Mullen Activity Center
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
PUBLIX at Heron Creek Towne Center
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Flowers Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Parks (16) C-
Dallas White Park
Park
LaBrea Park
Park
Garden of the Five Senses
Park
Garden of the Five Senses Playground
Playground
Pine Park
Park
Morgan Community Center Park
Park
Butler Park
Park
Blue Ridge Park
Park
City Park
Park
Senator Bob Johnson's Landing
Park
Shops (14) F
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Shipwreck Dandy Barbershop & Salon
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in North Port.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in North Port is 107/100 - which is 9% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A+

North Port crime rates are 1,063 per 100k, which is 42% lower than Florida
Property Crime
944 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
120 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment B+

The median income in North Port is $64,543 - which is 32% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$64,543
C
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
North Port Fire / Rescue Station 2
Fire Station
North Port Police Department
Police
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Publix
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Coast Wellness - Dr. Daniel M Barr D.C.
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
North Port Fire / Rescue Station 1
Fire Station
North Port Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

North Port home prices are $216,400 - which is 30% higher than Florida
Home Price
$216,400
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
32%
A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools B-

The North Port graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
65%
C
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C+
Elementary Schools (8) F
Heron Creek Middle School
Glenallen Elementary School
Cranberry Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
North Port High School
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ratings B

North Port has an overall rating of 73% from 35 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (32)
From AreaVibes
A+
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  • North Port has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • North Port crime rates are 42% lower than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in North Port is 9% higher than the Florida average
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Nice Bedroom Community 3.5 rating By BuzzinBunny ( May 06, 2016) There are not many places in this country where you can buy a 4 bedroom home (fairly new) on .25 acres for under $200K, AND still get quality. You would think it's because it's a lower-income area, but it's not. The area is growing....slowly, which IMHO is a good thing. There is ...Read More very low crime, affordable homes, lots of open, clean spaces, and it is relatively close to everything (beaches, shopping, dining, etc.) It's coined a 'bedroom community' because it's where people come home to from outside areas where they work. With only 45 minutes to Sarasota, people will commute, but know that home is a tranquil respite. It has its down-sides, but in relation to other cities, it's all based on your particular likes. If you are single and like night-life, you would hate it. If you were ambulatory and need many types of medical facilities or therapeutic facilities, you would hate it. It has no WOW factor, but it's clean, safe and quiet. One thing that I noticed being a little strange is that almost everyone has a well, septic, and water softner. A lot of people are converting to city water. Those are just other things to have to take of, which may be a turn-off to perspective buyers. As well, some streets are not in the best condition and there are a lot of empty lots just buzzin' with insects. It'll take time, but the streets and lots will get cleaned/cleared up. In the meantime, enjoy the solitude - if that's your cup of tea. Read Less
What North Port has to offer 3.5 rating By TamRE ( Jun 25, 2015) North Port has been growing tremendously over the last 10 years since I have lived here. There is a Sarasota Memorial emergency room on Toledo Blade. There are medical offices, restaurants, schools, parks, shopping plazas, library, and more. There is a Home Depot, Lowes, Walma ...Read More rt and the Cocoplum Villages Shops that keeps expanding. It is a very large shopping plaza and there are several other smaller plazas. There are fast food restaurants and several other restaurants that have been there a long time and new ones that keep coming in.

There is a North Port Performing Arts Center, Skate Park, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, playgrounds, parks with tennis courts, and Library. At City Center there is a police station, fire station, post office, and activity center. There is also a flea market, grocery stores, Walgreens and CVS and a large Goodwill store.

There are two exits to I-75, one on Sumter and one on Toledo Blade. It is convenient to drive to Port Charlotte for the mall, the Charlotte County Fairgrounds, the Charlotte baseball Sports Park, bars for nightlife and more. You can either go to Sarasota to the north or Ft Myers to the south for larger city type life, just a 30 to 45 minute drive. Read Less
It's nothing special but it's close to a lot. 3 rating By AshLilee ( Dec 17, 2012) I have lived in North Port for almost my entire life and, while it has some pros, it is definitely not the city for me. North Port itself has no shopping mall or any major shopping at all. There is a brand-new strip mall with a Ross, Sports Authority and Hobby Lobby but that's ...Read More the best shopping we have and, like I said, it's brand-new. There aren't really any good restaurants in North Port aside from an Applebees and a Panera Bread. You have to drive either 35 minutes to Sarasota or 35/45 minutes south to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers for any real restaurants, nightlife or shopping. North Port has a few sports bars and they are all on the same southern edge of town near the Port Charlotte / North Port line.

The best thing about North Port is the proximity to the beach. There are beaches as close as 20 minutes and Siesta Key beach (which is rated one of the top beaches in the country) is only about 30 minutes away in Sarasota. It is easy to go boating, scuba diving, kayaking, etc down here so if you are in to outside/water sports this is a great place to be. I'm not really much of a beachgoer so I don't love it here.

I was surprised to see the crime here rated a "C" because I've never seen any evidence of that. The worst thing down here is the drug problem, mostly prescription abuse, but that's everywhere. Violent crime is at a minimum and I've never once felt afraid in town. I've always felt very safe and protected. The North Port Police Department is actually known for their strict enforcement of the law and it's common to hear people say, "You've got to be careful in North Port. The police there are everywhere." which is a good thing if you're not up to trouble.

The cost of living isn't ridiculous according to Florida standards but it is hard to live in North Port because of the lack of jobs. Like I said above, North Port seriously lacks industry. There wasn't even a hospital in North Port until a few years ago and even now it's not a hospital so much as it is an emergency room. You still have to go to Port Charlotte or Sarasota for a full hospital. My doctors are in Port Charlotte and I have to drive 30 minutes to work in Punta Gorda. Unless you work in retail or for the city it will be difficult to find work here. You will end up driving 30-45 minutes to work in Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda (to the south) or Venice or Sarasota (to the north). Sarasota is more expensive than North Port but it's easier to find work and there is much more shopping/nightlife/culture up there. I would recommend either looking into Fort Myers / Cape Coral in Lee County or Sarasota in Sarasota County. The Port Charlotte / North Port area needs to grow a lot before it really has anything to offer anyone. Read Less
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It's nothing special but it's close to a lot. 3 rating By AshLilee ( Dec 17, 2012) I have lived in North Port for almost my entire life and, while it has some pros, it is definitely not the city for me. North Port itself has no shopping mall or any major shopping at all. There is a brand-new strip mall with a Ross, Sports Authority and Hobby Lobby but that's ...Read More the best shopping we have and, like I said, it's brand-new. There aren't really any good restaurants in North Port aside from an Applebees and a Panera Bread. You have to drive either 35 minutes to Sarasota or 35/45 minutes south to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers for any real restaurants, nightlife or shopping. North Port has a few sports bars and they are all on the same southern edge of town near the Port Charlotte / North Port line.

The best thing about North Port is the proximity to the beach. There are beaches as close as 20 minutes and Siesta Key beach (which is rated one of the top beaches in the country) is only about 30 minutes away in Sarasota. It is easy to go boating, scuba diving, kayaking, etc down here so if you are in to outside/water sports this is a great place to be. I'm not really much of a beachgoer so I don't love it here.

I was surprised to see the crime here rated a "C" because I've never seen any evidence of that. The worst thing down here is the drug problem, mostly prescription abuse, but that's everywhere. Violent crime is at a minimum and I've never once felt afraid in town. I've always felt very safe and protected. The North Port Police Department is actually known for their strict enforcement of the law and it's common to hear people say, "You've got to be careful in North Port. The police there are everywhere." which is a good thing if you're not up to trouble.

The cost of living isn't ridiculous according to Florida standards but it is hard to live in North Port because of the lack of jobs. Like I said above, North Port seriously lacks industry. There wasn't even a hospital in North Port until a few years ago and even now it's not a hospital so much as it is an emergency room. You still have to go to Port Charlotte or Sarasota for a full hospital. My doctors are in Port Charlotte and I have to drive 30 minutes to work in Punta Gorda. Unless you work in retail or for the city it will be difficult to find work here. You will end up driving 30-45 minutes to work in Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda (to the south) or Venice or Sarasota (to the north). Sarasota is more expensive than North Port but it's easier to find work and there is much more shopping/nightlife/culture up there. I would recommend either looking into Fort Myers / Cape Coral in Lee County or Sarasota in Sarasota County. The Port Charlotte / North Port area needs to grow a lot before it really has anything to offer anyone. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Port? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dallas White Park
      LaBrea Park
      Garden of the Five Senses
      Garden of the Five Senses Playground
      Pine Park
      Morgan Community Center Park
      Butler Park
      Blue Ridge Park

      Entertainment

      Warm Mineral Springs
      North Port Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Culver's
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes
      Abbe's Donuts
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Chipotle

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in North Port? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in North Port.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is North Port a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Publix

      Doctors

      West Coast Wellness - Dr. Daniel M Barr D.C.