Lehigh Acres, FL

Living in Lehigh Acres

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 5
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Commute 18
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 19
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Schools 30
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Residents

123k Population +39k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated
76% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black19%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$1.2k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$159k Median Home Value +$300 (2010–19)
58% Built 2000 or Later
$915 Median Monthly Rent +$115 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200955%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity97%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lehigh Acres

United States45
Florida50
Cape Coral Metro Area40
Lee County40

Property Crime in Lehigh Acres

United States48
Florida57
Cape Coral Metro Area32
Lee County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump50%

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 Lehigh Acres

Inland Flooding32
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lehigh Acres, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lehigh Acres, FL

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Colleges

Colleges near Lehigh Acres, FL

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

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lehigh Acres, FL

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Lee Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W
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Park Royal Hospital
18 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Lehigh Acres, FL

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Punta Gorda Airport
30 miles, NW
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