Living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Myers Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Myers Beach has 5,513 residents with a median age of 66.3. The median household income is $91,291 (22% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $642,400, the median rent is $1,836/month.
Fort Myers Beach at a glance
- Population
- 5,513
- Median age
- 66.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $91,291State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $642,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,836/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Fort Myers Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 79% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Fort Myers Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Myers Beach the median home value is $642,400, 93% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,836 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,833 a month in housing costs.
Fort Myers Beach median household income
The median household income in Fort Myers Beach is $91,291 and the income per person is $75,672. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fort Myers Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,886
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 71.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.95
71.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fort Myers Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Fort Myers Beach demographics
- Population
- 5,513
- Median age
- 66.3
- Under 18
- 3.7%
- 65 and older
- 53.5%
- Households
- 2,831
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Myers Beach ›
Education in Fort Myers Beach
44.7% of adults 25 and older in Fort Myers Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Myers Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Fort Myers Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers Beach | 5,513 | $91,291 | $642,400 | $1,836 |
| Harlem Heights | 1,122 | $57,014 | $196,300 | $1,478 |
| Iona | 13,631 | $66,827 | $322,800 | $1,913 |
| San Carlos Park | 19,159 | $85,952 | $325,000 | $1,715 |
| Punta Rassa | 1,335 | $91,000 | $589,800 | $2,771 |
| Estero | 37,858 | $104,102 | $461,900 | $1,920 |
| Cypress Lake | 13,032 | $62,590 | $258,900 | $1,756 |
| Three Oaks | 6,144 | $107,417 | $479,500 | $1,887 |
| Villas | 13,644 | $58,413 | $248,700 | $1,695 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Myers Beach, FL?
The median household income in Fort Myers Beach is $91,291, 22% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fort Myers Beach?
The median home value in Fort Myers Beach is $642,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fort Myers Beach?
The median gross rent in Fort Myers Beach is $1,836 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Fort Myers Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 79% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fort Myers Beach?
The median age in Fort Myers Beach is 66.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fort Myers Beach?
The average commute to work in Fort Myers Beach is 21 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Myers Beach?
The unemployment rate in Fort Myers Beach is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Myers Beach?
44.7% of adults in Fort Myers Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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