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Fort Myers Beach, Florida

town · Lee County

At a glance

5,513
Population
$642,400
Median home value (all homes)
112% above U.S. median
$495,559
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,836/mo
Median rent
36% above U.S. median
$91,291
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
20.7 min
Average commute
92.9%
Homes with broadband
90.41%
Locations with fiber available
1.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 132 — 32% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing129% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost25% 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 college8 mi
Nearest community college70 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates96.9%
College graduates44.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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