Living in Fort Myers, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Myers · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Myers has 95,051 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $63,732 (15% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $384,500, the median rent is $1,580/month.
Fort Myers at a glance
- Population
- 95,051
- Median age
- 41.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $63,732State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $384,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,580/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 49.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Fort Myers a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Florida median; home values 7% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Fort Myers
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Myers the median home value is $384,500, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,580 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,160 a month in housing costs.
Fort Myers median household income
The median household income in Fort Myers is $63,732 and the income per person is $41,476. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fort Myers: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 48,984
- Owner-occupied
- 49.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.9%
- Vacant
- 21.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.40
Fort Myers demographics
- Population
- 95,051
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 38,364
- Foreign-born
- 21.8%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Myers ›
Education in Fort Myers
32% of adults 25 and older in Fort Myers have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Myers
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Fort Myers vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | 95,051 | $63,732 | $384,500 | $1,580 |
| Page Park | 917 | $54,205 | — | $1,548 |
| Tice | 4,758 | $53,505 | $174,800 | $1,148 |
| Pine Manor | 3,660 | $45,697 | $273,800 | $1,171 |
| Whiskey Creek | 5,371 | $104,476 | $379,600 | $1,814 |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 6,511 | $97,667 | $386,200 | $2,014 |
| Buckingham | 4,311 | $112,568 | $431,100 | $2,196 |
| Villas | 13,644 | $58,413 | $248,700 | $1,695 |
| Gateway | 11,176 | $107,484 | $453,900 | $1,886 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Myers, FL?
The median household income in Fort Myers is $63,732, 15% lower 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?
The median home value in Fort Myers is $384,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fort Myers?
The median gross rent in Fort Myers is $1,580 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Fort Myers, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Florida median; home values 7% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Fort Myers?
The median age in Fort Myers is 41.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fort Myers?
The average commute to work in Fort Myers is 25 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Myers?
The unemployment rate in Fort Myers is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Myers?
32% of adults in Fort Myers 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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