Overview: Originally
established by the land development company
General Development Company, North Port has
doubled in size in the last ten years and is
popular with retirees. It has a lot of
planned neighborhoods and is close to the beach
but not right on the sand. Overall, a
quiet town without a lot of nightlife or
cultural amenities.
Population:
63,000 (city proper)
Percentage of Population
Age 45 or Better: 45%
Cost
of Living: 18% Below National Average
Median
Home Price: $100,000
Crime
Rate: Meets National Average
At
Least One Hospital Accepts Medicare
Patients? Yes (neighboring
town)
Political
Leanings: Evenly split between Democrats
and Republicans
Notes: High
tornado risk (70% above U.S. average); nearest
hospital is in neighboring town and is award
winning
Recommended
as a Retirement Spot? Probably yes