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Sanibel, Florida

city · Lee County

At a glance

6,418
Population
$957,300
Median home value (all homes)
216% above U.S. median
$816,226
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$811/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$108,644
Median household income
38% above U.S. median
21.4 min
Average commute
93.2%
Homes with broadband
79%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 161 — 61% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing233% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost22% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college69 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates99.5%
College graduates61%

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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