Charlotte County

Household income

$69,9522024

Home value

$328,9002024

Less favorable than communities in Florida

Unemployment

5.9%2026

Violent crime

1142023

Higher than communities in Florida

Work from home

16.2%2024

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Permits Enforcement

AA Investment fined $9,020 after dispute over sheds, poultry use and permits

Charlotte County code officers found two manufactured homes on AA Investment property lacked building permits; the county assessed a $9,020 second-ANC fine after the representative said the structures were being used for poultry while permit applications remained pending.

Charlotte County — Nov 4, 2026

Magistrate issues compliance deadlines and fines across dozens of Charlotte County cases

Two World Co Holdings properties found in violation; absent owners face fines

Homeowners told to remove unpermitted docks by Jan. 15 after DEP review; homeowners say HOA blocks compliance

Resident says he removed shed, sought county help; magistrate upholds $4,520 fine

Parks Recreation

Residents preview progress at Port Charlotte Beach pool during Charlotte County event

Nov 2, 2026

Public Safety

Chief McElroy: New Station 3 will replace 1977 firehouse with hardened, two‑story facility

Nov 2, 2026

Transportation

Charlotte County adopts ordinance tightening rules for electric bicycles, scooters and pathways

Nov 4Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing$4,520 fine entered; abatement possible after compliance and reinspection.Nov 2News You Can Use: Port Charlotte Beach Park BBQResidents recalled the pool as a daily social hub and welcomed visible construction progress.Nov 2News You Can Use: Fire Station 3 GroundbreakingChief McElroy said the new station will be a hardened concrete-block, two-story building with larger living quarters and more bay/equipment space.Oct 27Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use MeetingCIP approved.

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What stands out in Charlotte County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Charlotte County with communities in Florida or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2021, Charlotte County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on adults with a routine checkup.

99th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Board approves vacation of Flamingo Boulevard fragment over resident access objections, 4–1

Commissioners approve Port Charlotte Beach amenities contract after cost and amenities debate

New sewer CIP will trigger mandatory hookups for properties on Midway/Avalon, staff says

County adopts comprehensive‑plan and code changes to address government‑created nonconformities