The West Port community in Port Charlotte is among the large residential developments driving Charlotte County's population growth as officials plan new infrastructure, public services and economic development to meet future demand.
Housing market activity across Southwest Florida continues to slow as the market recalibrates after a boom that peaked in 2022, Florida Gulf Coast University economists reported Aug. 3 in their latest Regional Economic Research Institute study.
“Looking ahead, this pullback is likely to continue,” the report stated, citing declines in real estate listings and building permits.
As an indication of tightening supply, residential active listings fell 14.4% in the second quarter of 2026 and 20% in June, marking the fifth consecutive month of declines, while single-family building permits dropped 20.3% during the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, totaling 6,877 permits.
The report also suggested demand remained stronger in some areas, with single-family home sales reaching 2,678 in April, the highest monthly total since 2022. Single-family median home prices increased regionwide, but growth was uneven, ranging from $360,000 in Charlotte County to $850,000 in Collier County.
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