Cresswind at Lake Harris
Tavares, Florida
North Port, Florida
What It Is Like to Retire in North port
North Port is a fast growing city of about 74,000 on Florida's West Coast, located just inland between Venice and Port Charlotte. It was originally developed by the General Development Corporation as part of Port Charlotte. For more about the area see our reviews of those towns.
Where to Retire in North port and Home Prices
There are any number of active communities in this area. See our Florida Directory above using "Find a Community". The National Association of Realtors reports the median sale price in the broader area to be $400,000 during the 2nd quarter of 2021 a 25.8% increase from a year earlier. Zillow says the Home Value Index is $305,000, slightly less than the U.S. Value Index.
What Is Special about North port
The New York Times named North Port as its #2 pick as a place for an empty nester looking for an affordable place to retire where they can leave the snow behind. Its cost of housing is lower than many other cities in the area. It has a very large and well used Community Center. North Port is the spring training home for the Atlanta Braves. 2 There are 2 adjacent parks: Warm Mineral Springs and Myakka State Forest.
What Is Not Special about North port
The area is vulnerable to hurricanes.
Who Will Like Retirement in North port
Those looking for a warm climate and a low cost of living may enjoy living here.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Construction, tourism, and retirees are important to the local economy.
Climate and Physical Environment
The average January temperature is 62 degrees, July's average temperature is 81 degrees.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
North Port has an art center, orchestra, and several parks with outdoor activities. It is home to the Little Salt Spring, an archaeological and paleontological site owned by the University of Miami. There is a large new library.
Crime
The crime rate is below average.
Medical facilities
The nearest hospitals are in Port Charlotte and Venice.
Transportation
The town does offer SCAT bus service; the nearest large airport is Charlotte County Airport 18 miles away, Sarasota's International airport is about 45 miles away.
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