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Fort Myers, Florida

city · Lee County

At a glance

95,051
Population
$384,500
Median home value (all homes)
27% above U.S. median
$307,697
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,580/mo
Median rent
17% above U.S. median
$63,732
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
25.2 min
Average commute
89.9%
Homes with broadband
46.27%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing44% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost8% below
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

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college63 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates85.8%
College graduates32%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Fort Myers Economic Development
City of Fort Myers Economic Development Department, providing economic development services for Fort Myers, Florida. The page lists the department's address and staff contacts.
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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