The Town FilesNorth Port, Florida
City in Sarasota County · population 74,793 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $362,500
- Household income
- $84,049
- Jan low / Jul high
- 50° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 49.3
North Port is a city of 74,793 people in Sarasota County, Florida. The median home is worth $362,500, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Florida towns, better for families than 82% of Florida towns.
How North Port ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Port is worth $362,500, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $84,049, which is more affordable than 58% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,894 a month. 80.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Port | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $362,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,894 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $84,049 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 80.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.5% | — |
Who lives in North Port
| People | North Port | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in North Port
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 50.0°F. About 61.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 141 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Port since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 21, 2006 about 7.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 10, 1992.
Severe weather in Sarasota County since 1996
Sarasota County has been included in 48 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Sarasota County
Sarasota County had 190,078 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,133 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in North Port itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in North Port
9 public schools with 9,947 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,577 | 20.0 |
| IMAGINE SCHOOL AT NORTH PORT (charter) | K-12 | 1,177 | 15.7 |
| LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,076 | 12.8 |
| WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,016 | 16.9 |
| HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 909 | 15.4 |
| ATWATER ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 853 | 14.0 |
| TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 800 | 14.8 |
| CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 779 | 13.9 |
| GLENALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 760 | 13.8 |
Towns near North Port
- Warm Mineral Springs, FL4.5 mi · 5,442 people · home $188,300
- Port Charlotte, FL7.0 mi · 60,625 people · home $269,900
- Plantation, FL10.6 mi · 5,034 people · home $417,700
- Charlotte Harbor, FL10.8 mi · 3,784 people · home $183,300
- Englewood, FL11.1 mi · 20,800 people · home $339,900
- Harbour Heights, FL12.6 mi · 3,428 people · home $368,900
- Rotonda, FL12.9 mi · 10,114 people · home $389,400
- Venice Gardens, FL13.3 mi · 3,402 people · home $347,200
North Port questions
Is North Port, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Port scores better for retirees than 59% of Florida towns and quieter than 61%. 27.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.3).
How much does a house cost in North Port?
The median owner-occupied home in North Port is valued at $362,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,049, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,894 a month.
What is the weather like in North Port?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 50.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does North Port get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Port since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 21, 2006. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)