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Fort Myers

Lee County, Florida

Historic riverfront with city energy

urban
arts
riverfront
Median home price
$365,000
+3.1% YoY
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · U.S. Census housing data + local market review
School rating
6/10
Lee County Schools
Updated Sep 8, 2026 · High confidence · checked Sep 16, 2026 · Florida Department of Education school grades
Crime index
48
lower is safer
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · FBI Crime Data Explorer
Storm risk
70/100
32% in flood zone
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · FEMA flood maps + county emergency planning

About Fort Myers

Fort Myers is Lee County’s urban and employment hub, combining River District dining and nightlife with established neighborhoods and growing suburbs. It suits people seeking city services, sports and culture, major healthcare systems, and broad housing variety. RSW is convenient for many neighborhoods, while winter traffic affects US-41, McGregor Boulevard, downtown streets, and bridge approaches. River and coastal flood awareness, drainage, wind coverage, and hurricane planning remain important. Public schools are part of The School District of Lee County.

Who lives here

Population
92,245
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · U.S. Census public data
Median age
41
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · U.S. Census public data
Median income
$56,000
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · U.S. Census public data
Walk score
55
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · Google Maps nearby-place context
Bike score
50
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · Google Maps nearby-place context

Local economy

  • Lee Health
  • Hertz
  • Chico's FAS
  • Gartner
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Medium confidence · Lee County Economic DevelopmentCompiled from county economic-development pages and local source review.

Lifestyle profile

Walkability68
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Nightlife70
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Family-friendly55
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Schools60
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Beach proximity55
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Boating70
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Golf60
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Nature & outdoors60
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Urban density75
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Arts & culture75
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Dining75
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Retiree-friendly55
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Remote work75
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Quiet40
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Affordability55
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Safety50
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Storm resilience40
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review
Job growth75
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Directional confidence · LocalFit local-source review

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