Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Punta Gorda, FL metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Punta Gorda, FL metro area's all-transactions index changed -0.2% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +1.4% for Florida and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 370th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- -0.2%
- 5-year change
- +26.3%
- Since Q1 1995
- +291%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 370th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Punta Gorda, FL vs Florida and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Punta Gorda, FL: 391.3
- Florida: 500.7
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | FL | U.S. | Gap vs FL | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -0.2% | +1.4% | +3.0% | −1.6 pts | −3.2 pts |
| 3 years | -9.7% | +6.6% | +12.9% | −16.3 pts | −22.5 pts |
| 5 years | +26.3% | +46.0% | +41.3% | −19.7 pts | −15.0 pts |
| 10 years | +88.3% | +120% | +93.3% | −31.7 pts | −5.0 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +291% | +401% | +292% | −109.3 pts | −0.2 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Punta Gorda, FL area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 339 · Cape Coral, FL area | FL | -1.2% | +27.4% | +300% | 19% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Punta Gorda, FL area
Punta Gorda, FL area's index peaked in Q2 2006, fell 52.0% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q2 2021, about 15 years after the top. Today it sits +35.7% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q2 2006 | Q2 2011 | -52.0% | Q2 2021 (15 yrs) | +35.7% |
| FL | Q4 2006 | Q2 2012 | -44.7% | Q1 2020 (13.2 yrs) | +72.0% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Punta Gorda, FL area's index has changed +76.8% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | FL after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -3.9% | -2.4% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | -17.7% | -2.9% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +1.8% | +17.7% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +35.4% | +58.2% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +76.8% | +126% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Punta Gorda, FL area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +295% | $1,186,118 |
| Q2 2000 | +228% | $983,926 |
| Q2 2005 | +55.0% | $465,032 |
| Q2 2010 | +153% | $759,933 |
| Q2 2015 | +115% | $644,322 |
| Q2 2020 | +49.0% | $446,871 |
| Q2 2021 | +26.3% | $378,948 |
| Q2 2023 | -9.7% | $271,024 |
| Q2 2025 | -0.2% | $299,457 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Punta Gorda, FL area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Punta Gorda, FL metro area shows changes of -0.2% over one year, +26.3% over five years, and +88.3% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +291% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Punta Gorda, FL area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −3.2 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is −15.0 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.