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Cape Coral, Florida

city · Lee County

At a glance

215,536
Population
$373,500
Median home value (all homes)
23% above U.S. median
$337,507
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,858/mo
Median rent
38% above U.S. median
$78,104
Median household income
1% below U.S. median
29.9 min
Average commute
92.9%
Homes with broadband
90.93%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 108 — 8% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost9% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college64 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates92.8%
College graduates26.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cape Coral Economic Development
The Office of Economic & Business Development (EBD) in Cape Coral supports developers and investors by helping acquire, develop, and redevelop properties throughout the city and offers services to new and expanding businesses, including ombudsperson support, expansion and retention assistance, and business attraction.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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