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Bonita Springs

Lee County, Florida

Quiet Gulf community between the giants

quiet
golf
beach
family
Median home price
$525,000
+3.5% YoY
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · U.S. Census housing data + local market review
School rating
7/10
Lee County Schools
Updated Sep 8, 2026 · High confidence · checked Sep 16, 2026 · Florida Department of Education school grades
Crime index
28
lower is safer
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · FBI Crime Data Explorer
Storm risk
75/100
42% in flood zone
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · FEMA flood maps + county emergency planning

About Bonita Springs

Bonita Springs pairs Gulf access and the Imperial River with golf, boating, and a smaller downtown between Naples and Estero. It suits boaters, golfers, and people seeking beach access without downtown Naples intensity. Costs can be more approachable than Naples, though waterfront and gated communities vary widely. Winter visitors increase traffic, especially on Bonita Beach Road. Flood zones, elevation, wind coverage, and evacuation planning deserve property-specific review. Public schools are part of The School District of Lee County.

Who lives here

Population
56,000
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · U.S. Census public data
Median age
56
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · U.S. Census public data
Median income
$84,000
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · U.S. Census public data
Walk score
38
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · Google Maps nearby-place context
Bike score
42
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · Google Maps nearby-place context

Local economy

  • NCH Healthcare
  • Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
  • Lee Health
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · Lee County Economic DevelopmentCompiled from county economic-development pages and local source review.

Lifestyle profile

Walkability40
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Nightlife35
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Family-friendly75
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Schools72
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Beach proximity80
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Boating75
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Golf85
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Nature & outdoors75
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Urban density40
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Arts & culture55
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Dining65
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Retiree-friendly85
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Remote work70
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Quiet80
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Affordability35
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Safety80
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Storm resilience35
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Job growth65
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review

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