Fort Myers Beach, FL

Living in Fort Myers Beach

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 46
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 20
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 21
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Schools 76
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Residents

7k Population +512 (2010–19)
67  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
62% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years2%
15 to 34 years6%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years50%
75 years and over24%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office23%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van71%
Motorcycle2%
Walked3%
Worked at home16%

Housing

$448k Median Home Value -$10k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$165 (2010–19)
30% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached32%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198932%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity92%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Myers Beach

United States45
Florida50
Cape Coral Metro Area40
Lee County40

Property Crime in Fort Myers Beach

United States48
Florida57
Cape Coral Metro Area32
Lee County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%

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 82 9 0
Sep 81 8 0
Oct 77 3 0
Nov 71 2 0
Dec 65 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Myers Beach

Inland Flooding31
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fort Myers Beach, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Colleges

Colleges near Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Hodges University
15 miles, SE
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Ave Maria University
30 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Park Royal Hospital
6 miles, N
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Lee Memorial Hospital
14 miles, N
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Cape Coral Hospital
15 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Punta Gorda Airport
34 miles, N
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