Fort Myers, FL

Living in Fort Myers

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 44
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 59
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 23
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Schools 41
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Residents

80k Population +18k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black22%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate28%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$8.6k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office26%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$239k Median Home Value +$59k (2010–19)
45% Built 2000 or Later
$878 Median Monthly Rent +$150 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied +6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity95%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Myers

United States45
Florida50
Cape Coral Metro Area40
Lee County40

Property Crime in Fort Myers

United States48
Florida57
Cape Coral Metro Area32
Lee County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 63 2 0
Feb 65 2 0
Mar 68 3 0
Apr 72 2 0
May 77 3 0
Jun 81 9 0
Jul 82 8 0
Aug 83 9 0
Sep 81 7 0
Oct 77 3 0
Nov 70 2 0
Dec 65 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Myers

Inland Flooding33
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fort Myers, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fort Myers, FL

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Colleges

Colleges near Fort Myers, FL

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Hodges University
24 miles, S
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Ave Maria University
31 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Myers, FL

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Cape Coral Hospital
7 miles, W
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Park Royal Hospital
9 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Fort Myers, FL

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Punta Gorda Airport
23 miles, NW
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