Living in North Fort Myers, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Fort Myers · Census data 2020–2024
North Fort Myers has 44,993 residents with a median age of 63.4. The median household income is $56,261 (25% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $161,800, the median rent is $1,255/month.
North Fort Myers at a glance
- Population
- 44,993
- Median age
- 63.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $56,261State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $161,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,255/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is North Fort Myers a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in North Fort Myers
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Fort Myers the median home value is $161,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,255 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,605 a month in housing costs.
North Fort Myers median household income
The median household income in North Fort Myers is $56,261 and the income per person is $37,086. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in North Fort Myers: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29,288
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 25.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.06
North Fort Myers demographics
- Population
- 44,993
- Median age
- 63.4
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 45.8%
- Households
- 21,703
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Fort Myers ›
Education in North Fort Myers
21.6% of adults 25 and older in North Fort Myers have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Fort Myers
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
North Fort Myers vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fort Myers | 44,993 | $56,261 | $161,800 | $1,255 |
| Suncoast Estates | 4,369 | $38,503 | $106,800 | $1,279 |
| Tice | 4,758 | $53,505 | $174,800 | $1,148 |
| Palmona Park | 1,115 | $43,930 | — | $1,554 |
| Fort Myers Shores | 5,946 | $72,955 | $292,900 | $1,567 |
| Verandah | 1,900 | $120,962 | $643,300 | — |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 6,511 | $97,667 | $386,200 | $2,014 |
| Fort Myers | 95,051 | $63,732 | $384,500 | $1,580 |
| Buckingham | 4,311 | $112,568 | $431,100 | $2,196 |
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What is the median household income in North Fort Myers, FL?
The median household income in North Fort Myers is $56,261, 25% 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 North Fort Myers?
The median home value in North Fort Myers is $161,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in North Fort Myers?
The median gross rent in North Fort Myers is $1,255 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is North Fort Myers, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in North Fort Myers?
The median age in North Fort Myers is 63.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in North Fort Myers?
The average commute to work in North Fort Myers is 28 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Fort Myers?
The unemployment rate in North Fort Myers is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Fort Myers?
21.6% of adults in North 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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